Collection Timeline

1907 to 2009

1907
This chapter documents the acquisition of the College's field campuses from 1928-1984. In 1928, the Idaho Forest Experiment Station was established by the State Board of Education. Eventually, more units were acquired, including the Lee A. Sharp (Point Springs) Experimental Area in 1954, the Taylor Ranch Wilderness Field Station in 1969, and Clark Fork Field Campuses in 1980. *This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.

1908
This chapter explains the origin of the College of Natural Resources (CNR). In 1909, CNR it began as the Department of Forestry within the College of Agriculture, later transferring to the College of Letters and Sciences (L&S) in 1913. Charles Houston Shattuck began as the Head of the Department and would later become Dean of L&S. He established the Department's mission and directed it toward autonomy, eventually evolving it into the School of Forestry in 1917. Furthermore, Shattuck created an arboretum and nursery for the U of I, later renamed the Charles Houston Shattuck Arboretum. *This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.

1909
A biography of Charles Houston Shattuck, the first Head of the Department of Forestry. Almost singlehandedly, Shattuck had created the Department, established its mission, and directed it carefully toward autonomy. This document is part of the chapter "I. Deans of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences - 1909-1984" from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
An extensive list detailing CFWR's former faculty, donors, scholarships and graduates from 1909-1984. This document is part of the Appendices from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.

1917
A biography of Francis Garner Miller, the first Dean of the School of Forestry. Alongside growing the School of Forestry from previously being a Department in the College of Agriculture, Miller successfully drew together the forestry interests of the state, the timbermen, stockmen, and the United States Forest Service. This document is part of the chapter "I. Deans of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences - 1909-1984" from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
This chapter covers the student publication, The Idaho Forester, which ran from 1917-1997. For an 80 year-old publication, The Idaho Forester underwent times of struggle and success, editorial and design changes, and eventual recogition from the Society of American Foresters in 1979.
This chapter overviews the growth of the School of Forestry from 1917-1934, including the hardships and losses during WWI and WWII. Additionally, this section documents the nuanced curriculum changes over this timeframe, including the development of a common curriculum for all freshmen pursuing either General Forestry, Grazing, or Lumberman's Forestry. Not only did the School host international students such as Eugenio de la Cruz but it also acquired experimental forest land during this time.
Professor Emeritus Ken Hungerford recounts personal memories of the College's former Deans: Miller, McArdle, Jeffers, Woheltz. This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.

1920
A picture of the Forestry Club Banquet at the U of I, with Dean Francis Miller against the wall at the right and possibly Clement Price to the left of the centerpiece (with mustache).

1922
Students with Morrill Hall (Forestry Building) on left and Administration Building on right. Man on left could possibly be Mr. Nichols.

1924
Forestry students competing in logger sports.
A School of Forestry publication about the lumber industry in Idaho.

1930
Logging in the School of Forestry.

1932
School of Forestry class of 1932.

1933
An Idaho Forester photograph of Xi Sigma Pi memorial planting of the Idaho Arboretum, later renamed the Shattuck Arboretum in honor of the late Dean Charles Houston Shattuck.

1934
A biography of Richard E. McArdle, the second Dean of the School of Forestry. While only occupying deanship for one year, McArdle is remembered as a "rough, tough forester," and a good, demanding teacher. This document is part of the chapter "I. Deans of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences - 1909-1984" from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
Xi Sigma Pi memorial planting of the Idaho Arboretum, later renamed the Shattuck Arboretum in honor of the late Dean Charles Houston Shattuck.

1935
A biography of Dwight Smithson Jeffers, the third Dean of the School of Forestry. Jeffers brought veyr formative years to the College, including the addition of Summer Camp, the Forest, Wildlife and Range Experiment Station, the Idaho Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, and the beginnings of the fisheries and wildlife programs. He also provided tremendous support to students during and after WWII. This document is part of the chapter "I. Deans of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences - 1909-1984" from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
This chapter documents the changes that eventually made the School of Forestry into the College of Forestry. Dean Dwight Smithson Jeffers led the School of Forestry through WWII, notably writing Alumni Letters to "the boys" oversees. Forestry students' experiences are also addressed, including life in the "Poverty Flats" behind the UI heating plant. Additionally, the arrival of Ernest W. Wohletz is detailed, alongside the acquisition of the Forest, Wildlife and Range Experiement Station in 1939 and the creation of Forestry Week that same year (later renamed Natural Resources Week in 1976). *This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.

1937
This chapter covers the School of Forestry's Summer Camp in great detail: Dean Ernest W. Wohletz's early committment to the camp when he was a professor, the cancellations of the '43 and '44 camps during WWII, personal recollections from students, and even the students' stunt, "McCall Nudist Camp - Annual Picnic," in 1957. *This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.

1939
This short chapter explains the history behind the U of I Range Extension Program, which was initiated by Arnold B. Poulsen in 1939. Most information pertains to who filled the extension conservationist position from 1939 to 1968. Eventually, the program evolved into a cooperative arrangement including representatives from the Idaho Rangeland Committee. *This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.

1945
Dean Dwight Jeffers wrote this letter to alumni and ex-students about updates to the School of Forestry and a hopeful end to World War II.

1953
A biography of Ernest W. Woheltz, the fourth Dean of the College of Forestry (previously known as the School of Forestry). Woheltz is known for being the Forest, Wildlife and Range Experiment Station's first associate director, as well as fascilitating phenomenal growth to enrollment, funding and the development of a new Forestry building. This document is part of the chapter "I. Deans of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences - 1909-1984" from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
This chapter begins with the School of Forestry's name change to the College of Forestry, then proceeds to outline more significant changes such as faculty, student and technological developments. One highlighted development was the addition of women to the College, where they were not always welcome. While women had enrolled in the College of Forestry from time to time, Barbara Rupers was the first woman to receive a degree (Wood Utilization) from the U of I College of Forestry in 1963, though she was not allowed to attend Summer Camp. Her determination and abilities broke some long hardened molds and reshaped the perception of women within the College of Forestry. The following year would see the enrollment of two more women, Leslie Betts and Nancy Nelson, both of whom would graduate and also become the first women to attend the College's Summer Camp. Betts would also become the first woman to join the Idaho Forester staff. *This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.

1959
This chapter covers the College's 50th birthday ceremony, including following name change in 1963: the College of Forestry became the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences. Alongside this new name, the chapter continues to explore more developments into the '60s, including the creation of the new Forestry building. Dean John H. Ehrenreich would "cut the ribbon," aka chainsaw a log, to officially open the College's new home at the FWR Building Dedication on April 22, 1972. Additionally, the "Story of the SNAG" is recorded, from its discovery on Freezeout Ridge in 1970 to eventual placement in the FWR Building. *This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.

1961
A luncheon address by Dean Ernest Wohletz about changes to forest land use and management.

1971
A biography of John H. Ehrenreich, the fifth Dean of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences (previously known as the College of Forestry). To quote Dixie Ehrenreich, former editor of Women in Natural Resources and the late Dean Ehrenreich's wife, "John was a mastermind at figuring out what as next." Dean Ehrenreich successfully implimented a wide breadth of developments to the College, such as the division of the college into departments (1979), the establishments of the Cooperative Park Studies Unit headquarters on campus, Inland Empire Tree Improvement Cooperative, Intermountain Tree Nutrition Cooperative, Clark Fork Field Campus, Wilderness Research Center, International Program, and an FWR Alumni Association. He and his wife Dixie Ehrenreich also encouraged more women to join the College and its administration (see Women in Natural Resources). This document is part of the chapter "I. Deans of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences - 1909-1984" from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.

1972
This chapter covers the College's "recent" history, starting from 1972 to the album's publishment in 1984. Some of the developments covered include faculty during the time, the "Wreckies" on the Move Program, clubs and associations, Frank Pitkin's 40 years of service, the division of the College into Departments (1979), the College's 75th birthday in 1984, and other significant events. *This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.

1977
A publication by the University of Idaho about the College Forest.

1978
A bulletin by Dean John Ehrenreich about the missing Snag and its history.

1979
A publication by the University of Idaho about a proposed annex for the College of Foretry, Wildlife and Range Sciences building.

1984
An album covering the 75th year history of the College of Natural Resources (formerly known as College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences), from 1909-1984.
A biography of John C. Hendee, the sixth Dean of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences. His deanship begins where the album ends, facing a depressed forest industry with confidence that enthusiasm, imagination, and expertise can meet and overcome challenges. This document is part of the Epilogue from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
A brochure of International Programs at the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences.
A photo of Dean John Ehrenreich with students and faculty during Natural Resources Week.
A photo of Dean John Ehrenreich with students and faculty during Natural Resources Week.
A photo of Dean John Ehrenreich with students and faculty in the log sawing competition.

1987
Pat Hayward records measurements of 26 day old boreal owl, at nest site in Chamberlain Basin to determine patterns of growth and development. Young owl and its sibling was removed from nest cavity for only a couple minutes every 5 days make measurements.
A documentary about Pinestra, a plot of forest land donated to the University of Idaho.
A documentary about the history of one of UI's field units, Taylor Ranch.

1989
A program highlighting the achievements of some of Idaho's top researchers and creative thinkers, primarily those with biotechnical applications.

1990
Karma Dhendup, Adam Ausan and Gem Tshering with t-shirts, hats and certificates of completion.
Dr. Ernest Able presents U. of I. College of Forestry t-shirts, hats, and certificates of completion to three of his four Southeast Asian students--Karma Dhendup, Adam Ausan, and Gem Tshering.
Detailed description of people in the photograph of Ernest Ables's Southeast Asia Preserve Managers Workshop.
Student Jeff Fields on a prescribed burn on Moscow Mountain with professor Harold Osborne.
Students and professors working in Forest Products Lab.
A wildlife student working out in the field for a swan study.
College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences wins Outstanding Student Chapter Award and first place in student yearbook competition. L to R: Dr. Lauren Fins, Dean John Hendee, Student Chapter Chair Chris Maranto, Department Head Joe Ulliman, Idaho Forester Business Manager Brian Glodowski, Dr. Jim Moore, and Dr. Jo Ellen Force.

1992
A promotional video about the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences.

1993
Students taking down 5 miles of fence at the Experimental Forest.

1995
Dean John Ehrenreich emphasizes the need for women in natural resources.

1996
A photo of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences Building.
April 1996 Natural Resources Week, Logger Sports demo.
April 1996 Natural Resources Week, Logger Sports demo.
A promotional video about new research and technology within the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences.

1997
A photo by Pat and Greg Hayward--set up on tripod--No other human within maybe 20 miles. Pat and Greg Hayward at Cold Meadows guard station in the River of No Return Wilderness examining the mail which has accumulated over the past month. During winter mail arrived by ski plane every 2 weeks to a month. (On this day we moved from Chamberlain to Cold Meadows by ski plane. You can see th esnow melting on the stove to begin the supply of water for the 2 week stay at Cold Meadows).
Dean Chuck Hatch discusses the state of UI field units and possible improvements for effective use.

1998
A promotional video about changes to the University of Idaho, including the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences.
This issue includes articles about "The River/Save Our Dams" Giant Outdoor Rally, colloquial vernacular, club reports, and student interviews.
This issue includes articles about degrees, fishing, bull trout, club reports, and the potential for renaming the college to the College of Natural Resources.

2000
A dedication and gala dinner to celebrate the name change of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences to the College of Natural Resources (2000).
This issue includes articles about the College of Natural Resources Annual BBQ, faculty biographies, a cottontail rabbit, and a cartoon.

2003
CNR Blues
This issue includes articles about wolves in the Frank Church Wilderness and weeds.
This issue includes articles about redesign in the College of Natural Resources, dam controversy, lectures and presentations, the 2003 CNR Awards Banquet, course cancellation, and club news and events.
This issue the physical CD for "CNR Blues" and articles about online certificates, a lawsuit, morel therapy, and environmental awareness and activism.

2004
A documentary about Jon Muir's (graduate student) moose population research.

2007
A memorandum about College of Natural Resources projects, mainly hightlighting Geospatial Lab Remodeling of Snag Lobby.

2009
A message from President M. Duane Nellis, "Celebrating 100 Years of Forestry Education" September 11, 2009.