Charles Congleton papers [manuscript], 1907-1960.

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Charles Congleton papers [manuscript], 1907-1960.

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Collection includes: Diaries, 1907-1927, describing Congleton's work with the Forest Service; Correspondence, 1907-1927, regarding fishing and the history of Ochoco National Forest; Certificates, 1907-1909; Autobiographical materials, etc.

.9 cubic feet (2 boxes)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8078080

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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...

Congleton, Charles.

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Charles Congleton was born in Kentucky and moved to Oregon in 1904. He worked as a forest ranger from 1907-1927 with the Paulina Ranger District, and then engaged in ranching. From the description of Charles Congleton papers [manuscript], 1907-1960. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 711782258 ...