Society of American Foresters Washington State Society records, 1962-2020

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Society of American Foresters. Washington State Society
Title
Society of American Foresters Washington State Society records
Dates
1962-2020 (inclusive)
Quantity
8.73 cubic feet (10 boxes)
Collection Number
3646
Summary
Records of the Washington State affiliate of a forestry professional organization
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Open to all users, but access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact Special Collections for details.

Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Founded in 1900 by Glifford Pinchot and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the Society of American Foresters is a national organization that represents and serves 11,000 forestry professionals throughout the United States. The Washington State Society is the largest affiliate of the national society. Foresters play a major role in managing Washington's 22 million acres of forest land. (content found on washington.forestry.org)

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Historical/organizational features, correspondence, minutes, conferences and conventions, subject series, position statements, clippings, programs, financial records, and reports. Also includes materials from Frank Shirley.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 4 accessions.

  • Accession No. 3646-001, Society of American Foresters Washington State Society records, 1967-1984
  • Accession No. 3646-002, Society of American Foresters Washington State Society records, 1982-1985
  • Accession No. 3646-003, Society of American Foresters Washington State Society records, 1980-1993
  • Accession No. 3646-004, Society of American Foresters Washington State Society Records, 1962-2020

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 3646-001: Society of American Foresters Washington State Society records, 1967-1984Return to Top

2.00 cu. ft. (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Historical/organizational features, correspondence, minutes, conferences and conventions, subject series.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by David P. Thomas, 1/21/1985.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder Accession
1 3646-001
Historical/Organizational Features
1967-1984
1 3646-001
Membership Lists
1979-1984
1 3646-001
Correspondence
1978-1984
1 3646-001
Financial Records
1981-1984
1 3646-001
Brochures
1970-1977
1 3646-001
Conferences and Conventions
1977-1980
1 3646-001
Subject Series
1979-1981
2 3646-001
Society of American Foresters, Washington State, Executive Committee
1977-1984
2 3646-001
Society of American Foresters, Washington State, Policy Committee
1981
2 3646-001
Society of American Foresters, Washington State, Growth Management Task Force
1982
2 3646-001
Society of American Foresters, Columbia River Section - Puget Sound Section Joint Office Committee
1977-1981
2 3646-001
Society of American Foresters, Forest Technicians Task Force
1970-1983

Accession No. 3646-002: Society of American Foresters Washington State Society records, 1982-1985Return to Top

.28 cubic foot

Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, position statements, clippings.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by SAF, 2/13/1987.

Accession No. 3646-003: Society of American Foresters Washington State Society records, 1980-1993 (bulk 1963-1993)Return to Top

3.00 cubic feet (3 boxes)

Scope and Content: Minutes, correspondence, programs, reports, and similar records. This installment includes documentation on the field trip in which Carl Dion was killed and others injured.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by SAF, 12/7/1994.

Accession No. 3646-004: Society of American Foresters Washington State Society Records, 1962-2020Return to Top

3.45 cubic feet (4 boxes)

Scope and Content: Materials Relating to the Washington State Society and the larger Society of American Foresters. This accession includes financial records such as treasurer reports, donations, and membership dues. Also includes a section of Frank Shirley materials including strategic plans, committee minutes and meeting agendas, reports, Speaker Bureau papers, and Central Rocky Mountain Section of SAF. The last section includes materials relating to SAF as a whole including annual meetings, leadership conferences, the Centennial, and awards.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact Special Collections for details.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Stephen Ricketts May 4, 2022.

Container(s) Description Dates
Series 1: Financial
Box Accession
1 3646-004
Key Bank Accounts, Checking
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
2003-2006
1 3646-004
Key Bank Accounts, Savings
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
2003-2006
1 3646-004
WSSAF Executive Committee
1 3646-004
Invoices
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
2005
1 3646-004
Pending
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
2004
1 3646-004
Letters
2001, 2003-2005
1 3646-004
IRS 990
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
1 3646-004
Leadership Conference Reimbursement
2005-2008, 2010, 2012
1 3646-004
Cowlitz Bank Statements
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
1 3646-004
Addresses
2005, 2007
1 3646-004
Northwest Office
1 3646-004
Arboretum
2002
1 3646-004
Natural Resource Register
1993
1 3646-004
Budget Proposals and Statements
2004
1 3646-004
Northwest Office Statements and Dues
2006-2008
1 3646-004
Treasurer Reports
2006-2012
1 3646-004
Foundation
2006-2009, 2011
1 3646-004
Billing and Dues
2004-2007, 2012-2013
1 3646-004
Foresters' Fund Donations and Grants
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
2006-2010
1 3646-004
Bills, House of Society Delegates Dues
2006-2007
1 3646-004
Awards
2006-2007
1 3646-004
General Donations
2006, 2008
1 3646-004
National Dues
2006-2008
1 3646-004
Golden Members' donations
2005
1 3646-004
Key Bank Statements
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
2007
1 3646-004
Exempt from Income Tax forms, balance sheets, revenues
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
2007-2008
1 3646-004
Annual Meetings
2008
1 3646-004
Bank Statements
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
2008
1 3646-004
Expenses
2009-2013
1 3646-004
State and Chapter Dues
2009-2011
1 3646-004
Certificate of Deposits
2008
1 3646-004
Donations
2011
1 3646-004
Donations
2012-2013
1 3646-004
Legislative Forums
2013
1 3646-004
Bank Statements
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
2010
1 3646-004
Tax Data
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
2008, 2011-2012
1 3646-004
Monthly Balance
2011
1 3646-004
Membership
2011
2 3646-004
Center for Sustainability Forestry at Pack Forest
2010
2 3646-004
Tax Data
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
2009
2 3646-004
Tax Materials
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
2010
2 3646-004
Bank Statements
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
2009. 2011-2013
2 3646-004
Foundations
2010
Series 2: Frank Shirley
Box Accession
3 3646-004
Addresses ad Membership Directory
1980
3 3646-004
Society of American Foresters Minutes
1987
3 3646-004
SAF Accreditation
1967, 1995, 1998
3 3646-004
Chapter of the Year Award
1986-1996
3 3646-004
Forester of the Year Papers
1985-1999
3 3646-004
Fellow Nominations
1994
3 3646-004
Awards
1986, 1988, 1990, 1995
3 3646-004
SAF Communication Committee and Media Workshop
3 3646-004
Executive Meeting Minutes, Strategic Planning Process
1998, 2000-2001
3 3646-004
Council Nomination and Speech
1993
3 3646-004
Membership Handbook and Ephemera
3 3646-004
SAF Manual, bylaws, and Constitution
1981, 1987-1989, 1991, 1997
3 3646-004
SAF Policy
1980, undated
3 3646-004
Pacific Northwest Trail Resolution
1987
3 3646-004
Forest Practices Board
1987
3 3646-004
Timber/Fish/Wildlife A Batter Future in Our Woods and Streams Report
1987
3 3646-004
Strategic Plan (WSSAF)
1986-1987
3 3646-004
SAF Centennial Time Capsule Brunch and Photos
2000
3 3646-004
Project Can-oe and Canoe Trip
1980
3 3646-004
SAF National Meeting
1985
3 3646-004
Guidelines for Measurement of Primary Forest Products in Metric Unit Draft
1985
3 3646-004
Environmental Education
3 3646-004
Central Rocky Mountain Section of SAF
1969-1972
3 3646-004
SAF Annual Meetings
1962-1965, 1969-1970, 1973
3 3646-004
SAF Reports and Papers
3 3646-004
Southwest Washington Silvicultural tour
1987
3 3646-004
SAF Life insurance
1969
3 3646-004
Community Involvement Guidebook
3 3646-004
Speaker Bureau
3 3646-004
Speaker Bureau
3 3646-004
Speaker Bureau
3 3646-004
Slides
3 3646-004
Reports, Policies, Longview SAF news, Project reports, Forester Funds
3 3646-004
Pamphlets and Brochures
Series 3: SAF
Box Accession
3 3646-004
Reports, Publications, Brochures
3 3646-004
Awards and Correspondence
1990, 1999-2000, 2002, undated
3 3646-004
Washington State Masterfile
1992
3 3646-004
Tour Bus Accident at Annual Meeting
1993
4 3646-004
Annual Meetings
1983, 1988-1989, 1999, 2001-2004
4 3646-004
Centennial
2000
4 3646-004
Centennial
2000
4 3646-004
Annual Meetings
2005-2006, 2008-2010, 2012
4 3646-004
Annual Meetings
2014-2019
4 3646-004
Correspondence
1988, 2002, 2011, 2014
4 3646-004
Adopt-A-Street litter control program
1999
4 3646-004
Leadership Conference
2000, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2019-2020
4 3646-004
Fellow and Gold Member Fund
2005
4 3646-004
News papers
2010, 2016, 2020
4 3646-004
Membership Pamphlet
2,012
4 3646-004
Joint Office Task Force Report
1989
4 3646-004
Joint Office Meetings, Correspondence
1982-1984
4 3646-004
Foresters' Fund Correspondence, minutes, Awards
1983

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Foresters--Washington (State)--History--Sources
  • Forests and forestry--Washington (State)--History--Sources
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
  • Professional associations--Washington (State)--History--Sources

Personal Names

  • Dion, Carl R., 1914-1993
  • Theoe, Donald Reed
  • Thomas, David P

Corporate Names

  • Society of American Foresters. Washington State Society--Archives