Papers, 1909-1955.

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Papers, 1909-1955.

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Contains field notebook dated 1909; typed manuscript by Theodore Shoemaker titled "Some of my Experiences in the Forest Service" (98 p.); and typed manuscript (18 p.) written by his wife, Lillian Dee (nee Easton) Shoemaker, in 1955, reminiscing about the work of forest rangers and the contribution of their wives.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Shoemaker, Lillian Easton, 1886-1968

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Shoemaker, Theodore, 1876-

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Theodore Whims Shoemaker was born October 22, 1908, in Columbus, Ohio. In 1936 he was ordained a deacon in the Ohio Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church and began his ministry as a pastor. He served at Columbus, Lindworth-Bethel; Toledo, Western Avenue; Yellow Springs; Cincinnati, Auburn Avenue; New Lexington, First; Kenton, First; Toledo, Broadway; Dayton, Community; Springfield, High Street; Toledo, Rossford. From 1940-43 he was with the Wesley Foundation at Athens, Ohio. He ret...

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...