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Forest Industries Radio Communications (FIRC) records , 1935-1961
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- National Forest Industries Communications; Forest Industries Radio Communications
- Title
- Forest Industries Radio Communications (FIRC) records
- Dates
- 1935-1961 (inclusive)19351961
- Quantity
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4.5 linear feet, (3 containers)
- Collection Number
- Bx 064
- Summary
- The Forest Industries Radio Communications (FIRC) organization coordinated radio communication in the lumber and forest products industries. The records include meeting minutes, correspondence, financial, general and annual reports, technical files, and periodicals, 1947-1961.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Forest Industries Radio Communications (FIRC) organization coordinated radio communication in the lumber and forest products industries. The organization was formerly called the National Forest Industries Communications.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The records include meeting minutes, correspondence, financial, general and annual reports, technical files, and periodicals, 1947-1961.
The collection includes minutes from the National Executive Committee (1947-1959), Western Division, and other general and membership meetings.
Correspondence files are organized by agency or organization title and often include notes, minutes, research and documents. Files include forest product, logging and lumber companies, the West Coast Lumberman's Association, Federal Communications Commission, other committees, as well as the Eastern, Lake States, and Southern Divisions of FIRC. Also available is correspondence with attorney's Hewes and Awalt (1947-1953).
Reports include the Secretary-Manager's Annual Reports (1935-1961), financial, and general reports.
Technical files include field manuals, regulations, frequency-sharing and related files.
Periodicals (1948-1959) consist of Radio Communication and Two-Way Transmission.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Communication in forestry--United States
- Forest management--United States--Communication systems
- Forest products industry--United States--Communication systems
- Radio in fire prevention
Form or Genre Terms
- Annual reports
- Correspondence
- Reports
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Tanya Parlet.
2012
