Louis Curth forest ranger history papers, 1881-1988.

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Louis Curth forest ranger history papers, 1881-1988.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155426310

This collection contains all of the files and research materials related to Curth's forest ranger history along with the edited and revised book manuscripts. Materials inlcude maps, letters, minutes of district ranger meeting (1912-1928), and periodical articles about forest fires, fire towers and search and rescue operations. Information about licensed guides and the New York State Forest Preserve Centennial (1935) is included as well associated patches and stickers. Miscellaneous NYS pamphlets relating to topics of interest to forest rangers ranging in date from the 1930's through the 1980's fill one box.

4 boxes (3.25 linear feet)

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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SNAC Resource ID: 6867306

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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Curth, Louis C.

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Louis C. Curth is the author of "The Forest Rangers: a History of the New York State Forest Ranger Force," published by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in 1987. Curth is a retired forest ranger who devoted his career to the Forest Preserve, working for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. From the description of Louis Curth forest ranger history papers, 1881-1988. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155426310 ...

New York (État). Dept. of Environmental Conservation

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CURRENT FUNCTIONS. The Department of Environmental Conservation is responsible for protecting and enhancing the State's natural resources. It carries out this responsibility by planning for and regulating disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, remediating hazardous-waste disposal sites, coordinating responses to hazardous-substance spill emergencies, and encouraging recycling of solid wastes; reducing air contamination and regulating emissions; controlling and managing ...