Timber Industry in Klamath Falls in 1970s: Collection of Materials

Timber Industry in Klamath Falls in 1970s: Collection of Materials, 1968-1984

Overview of the Collection

Title: Timber Industry in Klamath Falls in 1970s: Collection of Materials
Dates: 1968-1984 (inclusive)
19681984
Quantity: 1 box, (one box with 3 folders)
Collection Number: SHL160
Summary: Historically, timber formed the basis of Klamath County's economy. The collection is related to the local mills and timber industry in and around Klamath Falls from the end of 1960s to the beginning of 1980s.
Repository: Oregon Institute of Technology Libraries, Shaw Historical Library
Oregon Institute of Technology Libraries
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR
97601
Telephone: 5418851772
Fax: 5418851777
libtech@oit.edu
Languages: English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

A box of materials arranged in 3 folders. Donated by Bill Johnson, this collection is related to the local mills and timber industry in and around Klamath Falls from the end of 1960s to the beginning of 1980s. The collection consists mainly of newspaper articles, but also has correspondence and various publications. Information on the operations of the local mills is presented, as well as on the Klamath County land owners and log suppliers. An inventory list is included.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Historically, timber formed the basis of Klamath County's economy. Though it contributes to only a small part of the current economy, it still holds historical significance to the community. Logging was the first major industry in Klamath Falls, the county seat.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Description	Dates
Folder 1: Klamath Company Land Owners and Log Suppliers	1976-1979
Folder 2: Information on Individual Mills	1975-1980
Folder 3: Klamath Company Mills - Lists	1968-1984

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Timber--Klamath Basin (Calif. and Or.)

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