William R. Schofield papers, undated.

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William R. Schofield papers, undated.

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Most of the materials in the collection date from 1955, with the majority relating to the 1960s and early 1970s. There is very little concerning Schofield's earlier activities or his work on the Forest Practice Act. The collection includes materials relating to Schofield's professional affiliations and consulting work, including files on the Western Forestry and Conservation Association; general files and correspondence, including materials relating to forestry legislation; materials relating to the Redwood Region economy, 1939-1968; speeches and public relations material; and personal memorabilia.

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Western Forestry and Conservation Association (U.S.)

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The Western Forestry and Conservation Association was founded in 1909. It was originally composed of "three private forestry and forest fire associations and two conservation associations in the states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana." The purpose of the organization was to work for better fire laws, and to protect forests against fire losses. Moreover, it worked for forest progress in legislation; it advocated better forest management, and called for progress in practical fire work. Si...

Schofield, William R., 1894-

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William R. Schofield held a variety of forestry-related jobs. The U.S. Forest Service engaged young Schofield in seasonal and regular assignments before and after he graduated with a forestry degree from the University of Idaho in 1916. In the decade after World War I he held jobs with county and state governments, a lumber company, and a lumber trade association. He moved from Montana to Eureka, Calif. in the mid-1920s; then to Sacramento in 1931, where he remained deeply involved for forty yea...