George E. Foreman papers 1922-1965

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George E. Foreman papers 1922-1965

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The collection includes George Foreman's United States Forest Service work records and work diaries. It also includes photographs of Forest Service activities, the Foreman family, and farming and ranching scenes in and around the Gallatin Valley of Montana.

2 linear feet and 141 digital images

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University of Montana--Missoula Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6378085

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Foreman family

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United States. Forest Service

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The evolution of the USDA Forest Service is rooted in the General Provision Act of l89l in which Congress authorized the President to designate particular areas of the forested public domain to be set aside as "reserves" for future use. The number and size of these reserves increased notably in l897 when the President was authorized to establish reserves in order to protect watersheds, to preserve timber, and to provide lumber for local use. There was no provision for management or...

Foreman, George E., 1904-1966

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George E. Foreman was born on February 9, 1904. He was known as "Jeff" for his initials G.E.F. His father, Edward Foreman, was one of the first rangers in the country under the Government Land Office and was stationed at the Cinnamon Ranger Station on the Gallatin National Forest in Montana. George Foreman was a lookout at Lone Mountain in Montana as early as 1915. He began more official work for the United States Forest Service in 1920 as a lookout and continued serving as a season...