Edward Nofziger papers, 1947-1963.

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Edward Nofziger papers, 1947-1963.

Contains cartoons drawn for the U.S. Forest Service. Most cartoons entitled "Joe Beaver" and address forest conservation issues. Released for publication from 1947-1963. Additional cartoons produced by H.C. Allmans for the Wisconsin Conservation Dept. are included. Cartoons feature messages promoting conservation and warnings about the dangers of forest fires.

.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)

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Wisconsin. Conservation Dept.

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Chapter 426, Laws of 1927, created the Conservation Department. From 1915-1927, a full-time Conservation Commission (WIHV86-A1162) had directly administered the state's conservation programs. Under the 1927 reorganization, the Commission became a part-time, policy-making body directing the work of the new Conservation Department which was given responsibility for the administration and implementation of the state's conservation programs. The Department was merged into the new Depart...

Nofziger, Ed

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Born 1913 in Porterville, Calif., Nofziger studied at the University of California at Los Angeles, Columbia University, and the Art Students league in New York City. He illustrated for numerous magazines including The Saturday Evening Post, Collier's Magazine, and Esquire, and served as cartoonist for the U.S. Forest Service. He also wrote and illustrated children's books. Nofziger died in California on Oct. 15, 2000. From the description of Edward Nofziger papers, 1947-1963. (Denver...

Allmans, H. C.

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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...