College of Natural Resources photograph collection
Dates:
1916-1992 ( inclusive )
Quantity:
4 boxes (3.0 linear feet)
Collection Number:
USU_P0526
Summary:
Repository:
Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives Photograph Collection
Merrill-Cazier Library Utah State University 3000 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322-3000 Phone: 435 797-2663 Fax: 435 797-2880 Email: scweb@usu.edu
Languages:
Material in English
Historical Note
In 1928 USU established the department of forestry and range management (although classes in forestry were offered as early as 1891). Gradually during the 1930s,
forestry and range took on greater autonomy within the School of Agriculture, until in 1938 it was set aside as a separate entity. The School of Forestry operated
through 1945 when its name was changed to reflect other aspects of the curriculum involving range and wildlife management. The School of Forestry, Range and
Wildlife Management persisted through 1957, and then as the College of Forestry, Range and Wildlife Management through 1966, when the present designation of College of
Natural Resources was adopted.
Content Description
The College of Natural Resources photograph collection consists of 359 black and white photos, 24 negatives, 15 VHS films, and one 8 mm motion picture film.
Most of the images document surveys completed by C. J. Olsen, an Assistant Regional Forester for the US Forest Service on aspen reproduction,
soil and vegetation conditions, flood surveillance and control projects, and recreational structure standards mostly in Utah, but also Idaho, Wyoming, and Nevada in the 1930s.
Additional photographs include: CCC camp sites and projects; the production of the 1937 Claudette Colbert Company film, "I Met Him in Paris"; images and
correspondence between Dr. Thadis W. Box and W. C. Glazener, the Assistant Director of the Rob and Bessie
Welder Wildlife Foundation established in Sinton, Texas in 1954; photographs by Bill Shipler and the US Forest Service; and a documentary report on the changing "conditions and trends" of National Forests in response to human
activity.
The 15 VHS films document various issues of our National Forests and their ecosystems. The motion picture film is an official production by
the US Forest Service entitled, "Introduction to the National Forests in the US."
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access :
No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
Restrictions on Use :
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the College of Natural Resources photograph collection must
be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections
Department Head.
Preferred Citation :
Initial Citation:
USU_P0526; College of Natural Resources photograph collection;
Photograph Collections Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University
Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_P0526,
USUSCA.
Administrative Information
Processing Note :
Processed in May of 2012
Acquisition Information :
Donated by the Quinney Library (College of Natural Resources) in 2008
Bibliography :
Detailed Description of the Collection
Fishlake National Forest, "Beaver District", 1936 August
C.J. Olsen, Photographer
Container(s)
Description
Dates
box
folder
1
1
Box
Folder
1
1
1:01:01 through 1:01:06: Evidence of aspen reproduction growth and damage according to sites within or without protected areas from deer and livestock
1936 August
1
1
1:01:07: Erosion in soil with no vegetation
1936 August
1
1
1:01:08: Erosion gullies at summit of North Fork in Chalk Creek
1936 August
1
1
1:01:09: Erosion gullies at Rock Creek
1936 August
1
1
1:01:10: Erosion gullies near Thornton Sawmill
1936 August
1
1
1:01:11: Poor soil condition and lack of vegetation at Merchant Valley Creek
1936 August
1
1
1:01:12 through 1:01:13: Merchant Valley Bridge washed out after flood on July 22
Fishlake National Forest, "Erosion Pictures", 1936 August
C.J. Olsen, Photographer
Some photos are duplicates from 1:01 and 1:02
Container(s)
Description
Dates
box
folder
1
3
Box
Folder
1
3
1:03:01: Erosion gullies on summit of North Fork at Chalk Creek
1936 August
1
3
1:03:02: Erosion gullies at Rock Creek
1936 August
1
3
1:03:03: Erosion gullies near Thornton Sawmill
1936 August
1
3
1:03:04 through 1:03:05: Damage from bridge at Merchant Valley Creek after flood on July 22
1936 August 8
1
3
1:03:06: Upper Telluride Reservoir filled with silt from Merchant Valley Creek
1936 August
1
3
1:03:07: Erosion in soil with no vegetation
1936 August
1
3
1:03:08: Soil erosion at Rock Creek from snow, flood, and overgrazing
1936 August
1
3
1:03:09: Rocks and debris deposited in Chalk Creek after flood
1936 August
1
3
1:03:10: Debris deposit from flood
1936 August
1
3
1:03:11: Spillway at Fillmore Flood Control Project in Chalk Creek Canyon
1936 August
1
3
1:03:12: Mud and debris at Chalk Creek
1936 August
1
3
1:03:13: Damage at Chalk Creek after flood on July 28
1936 August
1
3
1:03:14: Deep gully at Rock Creek
1936 August
1
3
1:03:15: Landslide on banks of Rock Creek
1936 August
1
3
1:03:16: Upstream view of gullies at Rock Creek
1936 August
1
3
1:03:17 through 1:03:18: Apsen reproduction within and without protected areas from deer and livestock
1936 August
1
3
1:03:19: Formation of gullies at Merchant Valley Creek after flood on July 28
1936 August
1
3
1:03:20: Erosion on shallow soil at Merchant Valley Creek
1936 August
1
3
1:03:21: Dense vegetation that protected against erosion at Merchant Valley Creek
1936 August
1
3
1:03:22: Rocks removed of soil covering at Big John's Flat in Merchant Valley Creek
1936 August
1
3
1:03:23: Evidence of erosion and gullying after July 22 flood
1936 August
1
3
1:03:24: Bedrock removed of soil covering after flood
1936 August
1
3
1:03:25: Two unidentified people viewing dense aspen growth in deer and livestock protected area in Big Flat
1936 August
1
3
1:03:26: Ranger Christensen and two unidentified people viewing an area with no apsen reproduction
1936 August
1
3
1:03:27 through 1:03:30: Aspen reproduction sites within and without protected areas from deer and livestock
1936 August
1
3
1:03:31 through 1:03:32: Merchant Valley Bridge damage after July 22 flood
1936 August 8
1
3
1:03:33: Poor soil from flooding and no vegetation covering
1936 August
1
3
1:03:34: Tree piles from past floods over a span of 40 years
1936 August
1
3
1:03:35: Healthy aspen reproduction within enclosure that restricted deer and livestock
1936 August
1
3
1:03:36: Lack of aspen reproduction in area grazed by deer
1936 August
1
3
1:03:37: Livestock grazing on Big Flat
1936 August
1
3
1:03:38: Soil erosion on private lands of Ambrose Hunter and John C. Bennett
1936 August
1
3
1:03:39: Soil erosion in area of Chalk Creek typical of snowbanks in winter and grazed by cattle
1936 August
1
3
1:03:40: Soil erosion in snowbank area with no vegetation
1936 August
1
3
1:03:41 through 1:03:42: Vegetation growth and soil improvement at Pioneer Creek
1936 August
1
3
1:03:43: Poor soil conditions on Teeples Spring hill at Chalk Creek
1936 August
1
3
1:03:44: Deep gully in typical snowbank area at Chalk Creek
1936 August
1
3
1:03:45: Soil erosion from drag roads by Thornton Sawmill on Mt. Delano
1936 August
1
3
1:03:46: Log and rocks used to prevent soil erosion
1936 August
1
3
1:03:47: Soil improvement with growth of vegetation at a pasture in Pioneer Ranger Station
1936 August
1
3
1:03:48: Ranger Bert L. Robins and Supervisor C. A. Mattsson standing in dense vegetation growth at Pioneer Ranger Station
1936 August
1
3
1:03:49 through 1:03:51: Erosion gullies on private lands of Ambrose Hunter and John Bennett as a result of snowbanks and overgrazing
1936 August
1
3
1:03:52: Party of five men inspecting soil damage on the Scipio District. Identifications include Supervisor C. A. Mattsson, Ranger Bert L. Robins, Mr. Stephenson of Holden, Utah, Mr. Don Probert, and Mr. Turner of Holden, Utah
1936 August
1
3
1:03:53: Soil improved from vegetation growth (Brome Grass, Wheat Grass, sage, and yarrow) at Chalk Creek
1936 August
1
3
1:03:54: 10 feet erosion gully at Chalk Creek
1936 August
1
3
1:03:55: Ranger Elbert L. Cox and Supervisor C. A. Mattsson showing aspen reproduction
1936 August
1
3
1:03:56: Densly vegetated slope in Rock Creek Canyon with little soil erosion from July 22 flood
Flood Control Projects in Southern Nevada, 1937 March
C.J. Olsen, Photographer
Container(s)
Description
Dates
box
folder
1
12
Box
Folder
1
12
1:12:01 through 1:12:02: Supervisor Betenson and Wynn Marshall(?) examining juniper posts, rock, and spillway built by Soil Conservation Service in Panaca, Nevada
1937 March
1
12
1:12:03: Bridge across flood control channel in Panaca, Nevada
1937 March
1
12
1:12:04: Flood channel east of Panaca, Nevada
1937 March
1
12
1:12:05: Supervisor Betenson and Wynn Marshall wading across Meadow Valley wash to inspect the spillway
1937 March
1
12
1:12:06: Sotrage basin constructed for the Panaca flood control project
1937 March
1
12
1:12:07: Supervisor Betenson and Wynn Marshall(?) standing in a dam and spillway area
1937 March
1
12
1:12:08 through 1:12:10: Various views of Wells Siding dam and Bowman reservoir near Logandale, Nevada
1937 March
1
12
1:12:11: View of tractor and vehicle with two men at Arrowhead Canyon flood control project site
1937 March
1
12
1:12:12: Arrowhead Canyon project after water receded
1937 March
1
12
1:12:13 through 1:12:14: Silt depostis at Arrowhead Canyon project
1937 March
1
12
1:12:15: View of Arrowhead Canyon project
1937 March
1
12
1:12:16: Two men standing at spillway on Moapa Indian Reservation project site
1937 March
1
12
1:12:17: Water distribution plan at Wells Siding spillway
Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation, 1964 July
Black and white photos (negatives included) passed through correspondance between Dr. Thadis W. Box and W. C. Glazener, the Assitant Director of the Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation established in Sinton, Texas year 1954
Container(s)
Description
Dates
box
folder
1
14
Box
Folder
1
14
1:14:01 through 1:14:07: Various views of open fields
1964 July
1
14
1:14:08 through 1:14:12: Cowboy hat placed in a field
1964 July
1
14
1:14:13: An open field covered in long grass vegetation
1964 July
1
14
1:14:14: Field next to river
1964 July
1
14
1:14:15 through 1:14:17: Man on tractor and plow in field
1964 July
1
14
1:14:18 through 1:14:19: Vegetation growth measured by ruler on ground (negative only, no photo provided)
1964 July
1
14
1:14:20: Open field showing plowed soil
1964 July
1
14
1:14:21: Cowboy hat placed in field
1964 July
1
14
1:14:22: Man on tractor plowing field
1964 July
1
14
1:14:23 through 1:14:24: Two men with pickup truck and small trailer
"Condition and Trend on High Range-Watersheds of the Intermountain Region", 1916-1956
Project completed by US Forest Services displaying "condition and trend" changes in watersheds over time; outline, diagrams, and text included with photos
Container(s)
Description
Dates
box
folder
1
15
Box
Folder
1
15
1:15:01: Aerial view of communites adjacent to mountains
1916-1956
1
15
1:15:02: Overgrazed land
1916
1
15
1:15:03: Same field as seen in 1:15:02 with improved vegetation growth
1944
1
15
1:15:04: Soil erosion and gullies on barren field and hill
1916-1956
1
15
1:15:05: Field with trenches that restored gullies
1916-1956
1
15
1:15:06: "Excellent" aspen reproduction and ground cover
1916-1956
1
15
1:15:07: "Very poor" conditions of soil and plant growth
1916-1956
1
15
1:15:08: Field with plentiful, healthy vegetation growth
1946
1
15
1:15:09: Same field as seen in 1:15:08 with declined vegetation conditions
1916-1956
1
15
1:15:10: Area of ground plotted to show poor vegetation growth
1943
1
15
1:15:11: Same area of ground plotted as seen in 1:15:11 with improved vegetation growth
1953
1
15
1:15:12: Collage of five different views and activities in the forest range; two skiers on snow covered mountain, three people at campground next to water and fishing area, view of river rapids, field of a flock of sheep, and a view of a three-point deer are included
1916-1956
1
15
1:15:13: "Excellent" ground cover in field
1916-1956
1
15
1:15:14: Field with little ground cover
1916-1956
1
15
1:15:15: Erosion in soil of a field
1916-1956
1
15
1:15:16: Erosion terraces in a field
1916-1956
1
15
1:15:17: "Active gullies" in soil
1916-1956
1
15
1:15:18: Vegetation growth in old gullies healing the soil
1916-1956
1
15
1:15:19: Area in forest with sufficent plant growth and soil protection
1916-1956
1
15
1:15:20: Area in forest that is overused and has poor soil conditions
1916-1956
1
15
1:15:21: Area of land in good, productive condition
1916-1956
1
15
1:15:22: Area of land in poor condition moving in a "downward trend"
2:01: Group photo taken at Ranger Training Camp, 1937
Identifications include A. R. Standing, R. H. Park, R. H. Rutledge, Dr. George Stewart,
F. L. Allen, V. E. Tippets, F. J. Allen, M.C. Sill, C. J. Langer, J. M. Hockaday, Merrill Nielson, J. M. Miller, G. A. Lambert, E. F. Sargent, K. M. Daniels, I. L. Dyreng, I. H. Johnson, J. L. Jacobs,
J. D. Hansen, R. C. Anderson, A. K. Wogensen, Clark Miles, J. T. Matthews, Q. D. Hansen, V. M. Brewer, D. E. Cox, O. E. Winkler, C. D. Wadsworth, Wendell Moran, S. E. Cazier,
M. A. Coonrod, V. N. Stokes, G. E. Brado, O. M. Despain,, E. C. Roberts, J. W. Lambert, G. S. Bradley, A. R. McConkie, C. C. Quesnel, L. G. Woods, M. S. Jeppesen, Wells Thursby, J. N. Kinney
2:02: Group photo taken at Ranger Training Camp, 1938
Identifications include Dana Cox, Paul Shank, Jay Sevy, R. H. Rutledge, W. M. Saling, Clark Miles, Clyde Lambert,
A. R. Standing, J. D. Hansen, Walter Astle, Elbert Cox, Otis Slavin, Holt Fritchman, Murle Markham, Ivan Christensen, William Hurst, Gray Reynolds, T. C. Haycock, Ralph Jensen, Lester Gutzman,
Archie Murchie, R. J. Costley, Robert Dalley, Lewis Clark, Hanmer Christensen, Dr. George Stewart, Merrill Anderson, F. E. Powers, Wilford Bentley, C. H. McDonald, S. D. Warner, Leo Fest,
Alford P. Balch, James Bruce, Rufus Hall, J. W. Augenstein, H. M. Peterson, Marshal F. Youngblood, Wilford Hansen, L. E. Mckenzie, H. L. Curtiss, W. E. Trangren, George Miller, E. N. Kavanagh,
Ben Stahmann, George Walkup, C. E. Jensen, F. C. Koziol, A. P. Christiansen
Flims include:
"Natural Resources - Ground Breaking": Tapes 1, 2, and 3 (1990 October 5).
"Forum on Global Change":Tapes 1 and 2 (1989 May 2), "Forum on Global Change": Tape 3 (1989 May 3).
"Cache Valley, Utah... the Uncommon Choice" (two copies, undated).
"B.L.M. Special - West High School" (1992 January 3).
"B.L.M. Rap (West High School)" (undated).
"Wellman" (February 23, year unknown).
"Thorpe" (April 15, year unknown).
"Lassoie" (April 29, year unknown).
"Menzel" (May 2, year unknown).
"Bryant" (1997 May 13)
