Annual Forestry, Grazing, and Blister Rust Reports, 1949–1961

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Annual Forestry, Grazing, and Blister Rust Reports, 1949–1961

1949-1961

This series consists of annual forestry, grazing, and blister rust reports. The reports were submitted to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs by the Consolidated Chippewa Agency, the Great Lakes Consolidated Agency, the Menominee Agency, the Minnesota Agency, the Pipestone Indian School, the Red Lake Agency, and the Tomah Agency. The reports, submitted on forms, include narratives; statistics; tables; inventories of forest and range improvements, and non-expendable forestry property; maps; and photographs. Topics covered in the reports include volumes of timber cut; trespass; fire; forest management; wildlife resources; vehicles; and expenditures and disbursements. The reports also provide information on blister rust control; nurseries; and planting. The records also include related correspondence and memorandums. The correspondents include local, area, and headquarters officials from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

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SNAC Resource ID: 11668639

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