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Bruseth, Nels, 1886-
Nels Bruseth writings, correspondence and
scrapbook of botanical specimens
circa 1918-1949
.36 cubic foot (2
boxes)
5 photographic prints : positive
Collection materials are in
English.
Writings, correspondence and scrapbook of a forest ranger, naturalist, historian of Snohomish County, Washington
Nels Bruseth (1886-1957) was born in 1886 in Stanwood, Washington. He
joined the United States Forest Service in 1916. He was a trail worker, then a
lookout on Mt. Pugh. He later became a Foreman, and then the assistant to the
District Ranger. He retired from the Forest Service in 1951. He was among the
first to survey the Cascade Crest trail. In 1921 he married Beate Faulk, and
they honeymooned at the lookout on Mt. Pugh. Bruseth was also an amateur
painter, anthropologist, photographer, botanist, geologist, and musician. In
1926, he published a small book, Indian Stories and Legends of the
Stillagaumish and Allied Tribes. He spent much of his adult life in Darrington,
Washington. He wrote numerous articles about forestry, recreation, the town of
Darrington, and local history for the Arlington Times during the 1940s and
1950s. He died on March 24th 1957.
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 0228-001, Nels Bruseth writings, correspondence and
scrapbook of botanical specimens, circa 1918-1949
- Accession No. 0228-002, Nels Bruseth photographs, 1918
The Nels Bruseth writings, correspondence and scrapbook of botanical
specimens consist of a botanical scrapbook, as well as avocational
correspondence and writings about the Stillaguamish tribe, Native American
stories, the city of Darrington, Washington, the United State Forest Service,
and Snohomish County's history, geology, and forests. There are also five
photographs of Bruseth and John Bruckart taken at the Mt. Pugh lookout on
September 11, 1918. Correspondents include T.C. Frye, George Rigg, Else Frye,
Statira Biggs, Arthur Ballard, S.B. Emens, and H.W. Booth. Also included is a
typescript copy of an essay titled "On Top of the World'' by Byron Fish about
firewatchers in the Cascades, which refers to Bruseth.
See also Scrapbooks relating to Nels Bruseth, Darrington history and
astronomy in the Special Collections Division, University of Washington
Libraries
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Ballard, Arthur C. (Arthur Condit), 1876---Correspondence
Bruseth, Nels, 1886- --Archives
Fish, Byron, 1908-1996--Manuscripts
Frye, Theodore C. (Theodore Christian) 1869---Correspondence
Rigg, George B. (George Burton)--Correspondence
North Cascades History Project
Mt. Baker National Forest (Agency : U.S.)
United States. Forest Service--Officials and employees
Snohomish County (Wash.)--History
Sauk Mountain (Wash.)
Baker, Mount (Wash.)
Darrington (Wash.)--History
Glacier Peak Wilderness (Wash.)
Darrington Ranger District (Wash.)
Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe of Washington
Stillaquamish Indians
Indians of North America--Folklore
Plants--Washington (State)--Baker, Mount--Specimens
Scrapbooks
Photographs
Correspondence
Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Native Americans
Forestry and Forestry Products
Scrapbooks
Accession No. 0228-001: Nels Bruseth writings, correspondence and scrapbook of botanical specimens, circa 1918-1949
.36 cubic foot (2 boxes)
Scope and Content:
The Nels Bruseth writings, correspondence and scrapbook of
botanical specimens consist of a botanical scrapbook, as well as avocational
correspondence and writings about the Stillaguamish tribe, Native American
stories, the city of Darrington, Washington, the United State Forest Service,
and Snohomish County's history, geology, and forests.
Restrictions on Access:
Open to all users.
Acquisition Info:
Donated by Mrs. Nels Bruseth, 3/7/1962.
Nels Bruseth writings, correspondence and scrapbook of
botanical specimens
Accession No. 0228-002: Nels Bruseth photographs, 1918
5 photographic
prints : positive
Scope and Content:
Five photographs of Bruseth and John Bruckart taken at the Mt.
Pugh lookout on September 11, 1918.
Restrictions on Access:
Open to all users.
Acquisition Info:
Donated by Verlot Ranger Station, 8/6/1974.
Nels Bruseth photographs