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Arnold Arneson papers , 1922-1947
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Arneson, Arnold, 1885-1957
- Title
- Arnold Arneson papers
- Dates
- 1922-1947 (inclusive)19221947
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 105
- Summary
- Arnold Arneson was a forest ranger in the state of Washington's Tieton district. The collection comprises diaries from the 1920s and 1940s that describe his daily activities as a ranger, as well as miscellaneous papers from the 1920s regarding ranger duties.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Arnold Arneson lived from 1885 to 1957 and worked as a forest ranger in the Tieton district of Washington (State).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes Arneson's official diaries, which report on his work as a forest ranger in the Tieton district in Washington, including such matters as trail building, fire fighting, timber sales, inspecting, and office work. Diaries span from 1922-1931 and 1941-1947. Also included is one folder of miscellaneous papers from 1920 to 1928 concering ranger duties.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Arnold Arneson papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fire extinction--Washington (State)--Tieton Region
- Forest management--Washington (State)--Tieton Region
- Forest rangers--Washington (State)--Tieton Region
- Trails--Washington (State)--Tieton Region--Design and construction
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries--Washington (State)--Tieton Region
