Papers of Monte Ray Stewart, 1947-1952.

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Papers of Monte Ray Stewart, 1947-1952.

Official daily diaries document the activites of Monte Ray Stewart while serving as District Ranger of the Prescott District, Prescott National Forest, 1947-1952. Diaries include descriptions of encounters with forest fires, wildlife, cattle rustlers and game poachers. There are six photographs of Monte Ray Stewart and his 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...

United States. Forest Service. Southwestern Region

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Stewart, Monte Ray, 1892-1980.

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United States Forest Service District Ranger and cowboy. Worked as cowboy on various Texas ranches, 1907-1917, worked for United States Forest Service, 1920-1929 and 1935-1954. From the description of Papers of Monte Ray Stewart, 1947-1952. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 36646931 by Alex Witzeman (grandson of M. R. Stewart), edited by Peter L. Steere Monte Ray Stewart was born on December 24, 1892 on a small ranch in Coke County Texas. ...