D. Douglas Dent timber falling instructional films

D. Douglas Dent timber falling instructional films, 1966 and 1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Dent, D. Douglas, 1945-2012
Title: D. Douglas Dent timber falling instructional films
Dates: 1966 and 1977 (inclusive)
1966-19771966-1977
Quantity: 11 reels
Collection Number: Mss 890
Summary: Douglas Dent was a timber felling expert whose techniques were used by logging companies as well as the United States Forest Service. This collection contains ten 16mm films produced by Dent in 1977 on various aspects of timber falling and one film produced by Rarig’s Inc. Film Productions in 1966.
Repository: University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions: Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.
Languages: English.

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

D. Douglas "Doug" Dent was born in Redmond, Oregon on June 29, 1945 to Al and Mary Dent. He was the second of five boys. Dent graduated from Redmond High School in 1963 and attended Portland State University. He married Jeannie Rennolds in Reno, Nevada on March 12, 1969. The couple would have two children.

Dent was an educator on timber falling and produced films and books on the subject. He taught his techniques to and shared his expertise with logging companies, the United States Forest Service, and other federal agencies responsible for wildland firefighting. He lived and worked in Oregon until his death in March 2012.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains 11 timber falling training films, ten of which were created and produced and directed by D. Douglas Dent. The films were purchased by Champion International for training purposes. The films are all 16mm, on 400 foot reels, and in color with sound.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright to the films produced by Dent is held by Dent family members.

Preferred Citation

D. Douglas Dent Timber Falling Instructional Films, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The films are numbered and retain the order in which they were received.

Custodial History

The donor and date of donation of this collection are unknown.

Future Additions

There are no expected additions to this collection.

Processing Note

The actions (if any) of the original processor are unknown. In 2016, the collection was described using the film descriptions and numbers from the original inventory.

In 2021, all motion picture film reels were cleaned, cored, and rehoused for preservation purposes.

In 2023, all motion picture film reels were digitized for preservation purposes only.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Reel
1	Timber Falling: An Introduction Produced and directed by D. Douglas Dent	1977
2	Safety Equipment Produced and directed by D. Douglas Dent	1977
3	Chain Saw Safety Produced and directed by D. Douglas Dent	1977
4	Limbing Produced and directed by D. Douglas Dent	1977
5	Bucking Produced and directed by D. Douglas Dent	1977
6	The Undercut, Holding Wood, and Backcut Produced and directed by D. Douglas Dent	1977
7	Improper Undercutting Produced and directed by D. Douglas Dent	1977
8	The Felling Procedure Produced and directed by D. Douglas Dent	1977
9	Sit-Backs Produced and directed by D. Douglas Dent	1977
10	Snags Produced and directed by D. Douglas Dent	1977
11	Cutting Crew Northwest Forest Industries Committee and Rarig’s Inc. Film Productions. Copyright held by Rarig’s Inc. (Seattle)	1966

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