Papers of Maxwell Ralph Jacobs. 1929-1979.

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Papers of Maxwell Ralph Jacobs. 1929-1979.

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The papers have been arranged into the following series: 1. Correspondence, 1929-1969; Correspondents include Empire Forestry Association, W.F. Blakely, H.C. Foster, C.E. Lane Poole, J.H. Chinner, W.S. Kelly and R.N. Robertson. 2. Writings, 1939-1971; Typescripts of articles on silviculture and eucalyptus, including the "Growth habits of the eucalyptus". 3. Diaries and notebooks, 1961-1970. 4. Typescripts and notes for lectures on silviculture, 1936-1961. 5. Research files, mostly relating to silviculture, 1936-1961. 6. German and French research material, 1930-1932. 7. Overseas visits, 1958-1968. 8. Addresses and speeches, 1955-1976. 9. Conferences and meetings, 1946-1979. 10. Photographs, slides and negatives. 11. Printed material. 12. Miscellaneous drafts of writings by others.

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Jacobs, Maxwell R. (Maxwell Ralph), 1905-

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Silviculturist. Jacobs took up an appointment as a forest assessor in the Federal Capital Territory in 1926 and became chief forester in 1928. In 1941-1944 1944-1959 Principal lecturer in silviculture of the Australian Forestry School and from 1959 Director-General. His published works include "The growth habit of the Eucalyptus" (1955). After retirement in 1970 Jacobs became a consultant to several organisations, including the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations. ...

Foster, H. C

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Chinner, J. H. (John Henry), 1865-1933

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Empire Forestry Association

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Council

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Australian Forestry School.

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Lane Poole, C. E. (Charles Edward), 1885-1970.

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Forrester. Worked in South Africa (1906-1910) and Sierra Leone (1910-1915). In Australia, was W.A. Conservator of Forests (1917-1922), reported on forests in Papua New Guinea (1922-1925) and South Africa (1935), between 1926 and 1945 was Inspector-General of Forests, and in retirement worked as a consultant. From the description of Papers of Charles Edward Lane Poole. 1905-1970. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 221245739 ...

Robertson, R.N.

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Sir Rutherford Robertson was President of the Australian Academy of Science in the years 1970-1974, and held a number of other positions concerned with the administration of science and advice to government. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225785623 ...

Blakely, William Faris

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Kelly, W. S. (William Stanley), 1882-1969

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