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The Intaglio, Inc. The National Forests of the Northern Region: Living Legacy Research Collection, 1897-1990

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Intaglio, Inc.
Title
The Intaglio, Inc. The National Forests of the Northern Region: Living Legacy Research Collection
Dates
1897-1990 (inclusive)
Quantity
6.0 linear feet
Collection Number
Mss 618
Summary
This collection contains research materials used and compiled by Intaglio, Inc. during the research and writing of the U.S. Forest Service publication The National Forests of the Northern Region: Living Legacy.
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
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Historical Note

Intaglio, Inc. is a historical research and publishing company founded by Henry C. Dethloff in 1983. Dethloff and his associates have written and published a variety of books on American history, astronomy and science. The National Forests of the Northern Region authors were Robert D. Baker, Larry Burt, Robert S. Maxwell, Victor H. Treat and Henry C. Dethloff. They completed the forests history under a USDA Forest History Unit contract in 1989.

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Content Description

This collection contains research materials used and compiled by Intaglio, Inc. during the research and writing of A Living Legend: The National Forests of the Northern Region, 1908-1988 which was published by the U. S. Forest Service as The National Forests of the Northern Region: Living Legacy. These materials include United States Forest Service Publications, newspaper clippings, interview transcripts, correspondence between various Forest Service employees, pamphlets and guides, manuscript drafts, manuscript critiques and reviews, as well as hand written research notes.Although this book was the work of five different individuals, this collection contains the research gathered by Henry C. Dethloff, the founder and head of Intaglio, Inc.

This collection has been divided into five series. Series I, Histories and Interviews, includes histories written by Forest Service employees concerning specific aspects of Region One, oral history transcripts of interviews with former Forest Service employees, biographies of former Forest Service employees and self-interview forms filled out by retired Forest Service staff.

Series II contains research materials, divided by chapter during the processing, including reports and memorandum from Forest Service employees and staff members, publications and speeches about or concerning Region One activities, instruction manuals for employees, recreation and wildlife pamphlets published by the Forest Service, correspondence relating to the Forest Service activities in Region One, Forest Service press releases, newspaper articles concerning Region One, and reports made by The University of Montana concerning the impact of the Forest Service on the environment.

Series III contains a variety of materials from the researcher Bill Sharp concerning the history of the Civilian Conservation Corp in Region One. These materials include Sharp’s notes on newspaper articles relating to the C.C.C., newsletters, casualty lists and copies of photographs and newspaper articles.

Series IV contains drafts of the manuscript, critiques of the work by former Forest Service Employees and correspondence concerning the research and editing of the manuscript

Series V contains further research materials not directly related to specific chapters in the book, including guides to National Forests, magazines and journals, reforestation summaries, and job descriptions.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright status unknown.

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number], The Intaglio, Inc. The National Forests of the Northern Region: Living Legacy Research Collection , Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana--Missoula.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is divided into five series:

Series I: Histories and Interviews, 1.0 linear foot, 1904-1990

Subseries 1: Specific Histories, 0.5 linear feet, 1909-1987

Subseries 2: Oral History and Interview Transcripts, 0.25 linear feet, 1968-1990

Subseries 3: Biographical Information and Self-Interviews of Former Forest Service Employees, .025 linear feet, 1987-1989

Series II: Research Materials, 4.25 linear feet, 1904-1989

Subseries 1: Settlement and Development, 0.25 linear feet, 1904-1983

Subseries 2: Early Resource Management, Change and Progress, 0.5 linear feet, 1907- 1980

Subseries 3: Depression Era Protection and Management, 0.75 linear feet, 1930-1940

Subseries 4: The World War II Experience, 0.25 linear feet, 1941-1988

Subseries 5: Challenges of the Post-War Years, 0.75 linear feet, 1945-1965

Subseries 6: Recreation, 0.25 linear feet, 1916-1989

Subseries 7: Roads, Trails, Ranger Stations, Lookouts, Support Structures, and Special Land Use, 0.25 linear feet, 1951-1965

Subseries 8: The Bitterroot Controversy and the Environmental Movement, 0.25 linear feet, 1970-1983

Subseries 9: Mandated Forest Management, 0.25 linear feet, 1969-1980

Subseries 10: Social and Economic Influence, Working with Others, 0.5 linear feet, 1960- 1989

Subseries 11: Modern Management, 0.25 linear feet, 1984-1989

Series III: Civilian Conservation Corps, 0.75 linear feet, 1933-1988

Series IV: Drafts and Reviews, 1.0 linear foot, 1988-1989

Series V: Miscellaneous Research Materials, 0.5 linear feet, c.1940-1988

Custodial History

Materials were held by Henry C. Dethloff until he donated them to the Archives in 1991.

Acquisition Information

Donation of Henry C. Dethloff, of Intaglio, Inc., 1991.

Processing Note

The original arrangement of the collection was largely maintained. Unorganized segments of research materials were arranged by the processor according to book chapter.

Separated Materials

United States Department of Agriculture publications, government maps of National Forests, and other published materials were separated during processing and all of these items have been placed within the general library collection.

Related Materials

Other documents relating to the Forest Service, Region One can be found in the Harry T. Gisborne Papers, Mss 98, held at the K. Ross Toole Archives at The University of Montana. The Archives also holds a copy of the draft of the Forest Service Publication, entitled A Living Legend: The National Forests of the Northern Region, 1908-1988. The Henry C. Dethloff Papers are held at the Cushing Memorial Library in College Station, Texas. Further research materials relating to the Civilian Conservation Corps can also be found in Mss 591, the Bill Sharp Papers.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Forest reserves--Great Plains--History
  • Forest reserves--Rocky Mountains Region--History

Corporate Names

  • United States. Forest Service. Northern Region--History
  • Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)--History
  • United States. Forest Service--Officials and employees--Interviews

Titles within the Collection

  • The National Forests of the Northern Region: Living Legacy

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Dethloff, Henry C.
    • Sharp, Bill, 1952-

Finding aid prepared by : Jennifer Lodine-Chaffey
2005

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