Collection Timeline

1910 to 1964

1910
The fifth annual report of the Coeur d'Alene Timber Protective Association includes the association president's report and statements from the Secretary, Fire Committee, and Fire Warden highlighting the association's work during the fire season of 1910. There were 158 fires reported by patrolmen during the fire season. The report also includes an inventory of firefighting equipment owned by the association.

1913
The 1913 annual report of the Pend d'Oreille Timber Protective Association includes the Fire Committee's report, a financial report from the secretary, and a report from the Fire Warden describing his first year of operations as warden and detailing the fires during the season. There were 52 fires reported during the fire season.

1914
The ninth annual report of the Coeur d'Alene Timber Protective Association includes reports from the association president, secretary, Fire Committee, and Fire Warden covering the association's fire suppression efforts during the 1914 fire season. There were 190 fires reported by patrolmen during the fire season. The report also includes an inventory of firefighting equipment owned by the association.

1915
The tenth annual report of the Coeur d'Alene Timber Protective Association includes a report from the association president, financial statements from the secretary and treasurer, a report from the Fire Committee discussing patrol operations, and a report from the Chief Fire Warden, going into the details of the season's firefighting. There were 164 fires reported by patrolmen during the 1915 fire season. The report also includes an inventory of firefighting equipment owned by the association.

1916
The eleventh annual report of the Coeur d'Alene Timber Protective Association includes the association president's report, a financial report, and a report from the Fire Warden which highlights the success and increased efficiency of the association's patrol system. There were only 24 fires reported by patrolmen during the 1916 fire season. The report also includes an inventory of association members.

1917
The twelfth annual report of the Coeur d'Alene Timber Protective Association includes the association president's report, a financial report, and a report from the Fire Warden which describes the most dangerous fire season since 1914, mostly due to homesteaders setting fire to clear land. There were 77 fires reported by patrolmen during the 1917 fire season. The report also includes a table with descriptions of fires during the fire season, an inventory of firefighting equipment owned by the association, and a list of association members.
The 1917 annual report of the Pend d'Oreille Timber Protective Association includes a financial report from the secretary and a report from the Fire Warden describing the fire causes and the purchase of equipment and tools. The report also includes a table with descriptions of the 161 fires during the fire season.

1918
The thirteenth annual report of the Coeur d'Alene Timber Protective Association includes the association president's report, a report from the Fire Warden, and a financial report which shows that the cost of patrolling and firefighting was more than average for the 1918 fire season due to a larger patrol and the high cost of supplies. Patrolmen were able to take care of the 79 reported fires during the season with only a minimal loss of timber. The report also includes a table with descriptions of fires during the fire season, an inventory of firefighting equipment owned by the association, and a list of association members.
The 1918 annual report of the Pend d'Oreille Timber Protective Association includes a brief report from the secretary-treasurer, a financial report, and a report from the Fire Warden describing the fires and timber loss during the season, along with the purchase of new equipment and the hiring of new firefighters. The report also includes a table with descriptions of the 99 fires during the fire season.
The 1918 annual report of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association includes the association president's report, a financial report, the auditing committee's report, and a report from the Fire Warden on new trails, telephone line development, the labor situation, lookout development, and information about the 25 fires during the season. The president's report describes the appointment of a new fire warden, the new headquarters building, and other news. The annual report also features a table related to fire locations and damage during the 1918 season and a table about the season's weather.

1919
The fourteenth annual report of the Coeur d'Alene Timber Protective Association includes the association president's report, a brief report from the Fire Warden on the 1919 fire season, and a financial report. The report also includes a table with descriptions of fires during the fire season, an inventory of firefighting equipment owned by the association, and a list of association members.
The 1919 annual report of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association includes the association president's report, a financial report, an auditing report, and a report from the Fire Warden on the lack of new trails, telephone line development, the labor situation, and information about the 56 fires during the season. The president's report describes the timber loss during the 1919 fire season and the resignation of the previous fire warden. The annual report also features an inventory of equipment and a table related to fire locations and damage during the 1919 season.

1920
The fifteenth annual report of the Coeur d'Alene Timber Protective Association includes a financial report, a brief report from the Fire Warden, and the association president's report, which highlights the success of the 1920 fire season in minimizing timber loss. The report also includes two state examiner's certificates from 1919 and 1920 confirming successful audits, a table with descriptions of fires during the fire season, an inventory of firefighting equipment owned by the association, and a list of association members.
The 1920 annual report of the Pend d'Oreille Timber Protective Association includes the association president's report, a financial report, the auditor's report confirming a successful audit, the secretary-treasurer's report, and a report from the newly hired Fire Warden describing the fires during the season and recommendations for new equipment and improvements. The report also includes comparative statistics related to fires and rainfall from 1908-1920 and a table with descriptions of the 62 fires during the fire season.

1921
The 1921 annual report of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association includes a financial report, an auditing report, and a report from the Fire Warden on headquarters improvements, telephone line repair and development, lookout development, information about the 27 fires handled by the association during the season, and other details related to seasonal operations. The annual report also features tables about the season's climactic conditions and a table related to fire locations and damage during the 1921 season.

1922
The seventeenth annual report of the Coeur d'Alene Timber Protective Association includes a financial report, a report from the Fire Warden highlighting the purchase of a fire pump, and the association president's report, which describes the 1922 fire season as "the most difficult and costly" in the history of the association. The report also includes a state examiner's certificate confirming a successful audit, a table with descriptions of fires during the fire season, an inventory of firefighting equipment owned by the association, and a list of association members.
The 1922 annual report of the Pend d'Oreille Timber Protective Association includes the association president's report which highlights the success of the fire season and minimal losses, a financial report, the auditor's report confirming a successful audit, the secretary-treasurer's report, and a report from the Fire Warden describing the fires during the season, burning permits issues to settlers, and recommendations for new equipment. The report also includes comparative statistics related to fires and rainfall from 1908-1922 and a table with descriptions of the 130 fires during the fire season.
The second annual report of the Priest Lake Timber Protective Association includes the association president's report, a financial report, and a report from the Fire Warden which outlines general operations and describes the 1922 fire season as unusually long and severe. There were 28 fires reported during the season. The annual report also includes a certificate confirming a successful audit, a list of equipment purchased during the season, and a table with descriptions of fires during the fire season.

1923
The eighteenth annual report of the Coeur d'Alene Timber Protective Association includes the association president's report, a financial report, and a report from the Fire Warden describing the successful 1923 fire season and the purchase of additional fire pumps. The report also includes a state examiner's certificate confirming a successful audit, a table with descriptions of fires during the fire season, an inventory of firefighting equipment owned by the association, and a list of association members.
The third annual report of the Priest Lake Timber Protective Association includes the association president's report, a financial report, and a report from the Fire Warden which describes the 1923 fire season as the most favorable since 1916. In his report, the warden proposes future projects and highlights a fire prevention campaign and ongoing maintenance and improvements efforts. The annual report also includes a certificate confirming a successful audit, a list of non-expendable equipment purchased during the season, and a table with descriptions of fires during the fire season.

1924
The nineteenth annual report of the Coeur d'Alene Timber Protective Association includes the association president's report, a financial report, and a report from the Fire Warden which describes the acquisition of a new fire pump and his preference for the old lookout station as opposed to the modern one. The report also includes a state examiner's certificate confirming a successful audit, a table with descriptions of fires during the fire season, an inventory of firefighting equipment owned by the association, and a list of association members.
The 1924 annual report of the Pend d'Oreille Timber Protective Association includes a financial report, the auditor's report confirming a successful audit, the secretary-treasurer's report, and a report from the Chief Fire Warden describing the fires during the 1924 fire season (described as one of the longest fire seasons on record), burning permits issues to settlers, and recommendations for new equipment. Additionally, there is a report from the Deputy State Fire Warden on the findings and data from the Blister Rust Control Investigation. The annual report also includes comparative statistics related to fires and rainfall from 1908-1924, a table with descriptions of the 176 fires during the fire season, and a summary of the national forest fire situation and reforestation policies.
The 1923-1924 combined annual reports of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association include financial reports, auditing reports, and two separate reports from the Fire Warden on the 1923 and 1924 fire seasons. The Fire Warden described 1923 as a favorable season and reported on operations and many improvements, such as new trails, new telephone lines, and headquarters improvements. In his 1924 report, the Fire Warden described the fire season as more hazardous and reported on operations, improvements, and the purchase of a new fire pump. The annual report also features tables about climactic conditions and tables related to fire locations and damage during the 1923 and 1924 fire seasons.

1926
The 1925-1926 combined annual reports of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association include financial reports, auditing reports, and a combined report from the Fire Warden on the 1925 and 1926 fire seasons. The Fire Warden states that there was a change in the exterior boundaries of the District in 1925 and reports on the Idaho Forestry Law, operations and labor conditions, law enforcement of fire laws, as well as many improvements, such as new trails, telephone lines, and lookout towers. The annual report also features tables about climactic conditions and tables related to fire locations and damage during the 1925 and 1926 fire seasons.

1928
The 1927-1928 biennial reports of the Pend d'Oreille Timber Protective Association include the association president's report, financial reports, auditor's certificates, the secretary-treasurer's report, and reports from the Chief Fire Warden on the 1927 and 1928 fire seasons. The Fire Warden describes 1928 as a fair season with 154 fires and 1927 as a favorable season with 106 fires. The biennial reports also include comparative statistics related to fires and rainfall from 1908-1928 and tables with descriptions of the fires during the 1927 and 1928 fire seasons.
The 1927-1928 combined annual reports of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association include financial reports, auditing reports, and a combined report from the Fire Warden on the 1927 and 1928 fire seasons. The warden describes the 1927 season as favorable, whereas the 1928 season was more hazardous and sustained twice as many fires as 1927. He also provides information on the Fallon Fire Law and the Clarke-McNary Act and reports on general operations, labor conditions, new trails and lookout towers, and an inspection conducted by the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioner. The annual report features tables about climactic conditions and tables related to fire locations and damage during the 1927 and 1928 fire seasons.
The 1927-1928 biennial report of the Priest Lake Timber Protective Association includes financial reports and two separate reports from the Fire Warden on the 1927 and 1928 fire seasons. The warden describes the 1927 and 1928 fire seasons as favorable with only 10 fires per season. In his report, the warden proposes new projects and reports on maintenance and improvements of trails and telephone lines, as well as a motion picture campaign as part of the association's publicity efforts. The biennial report also includes two certificates confirming successful audits for 1927 and 1928 and tables with descriptions of fires during the two fire seasons.

1930
The 1929-1930 biennial reports of the Pend d'Oreille Timber Protective Association include financial reports, auditor's certificates, a report from the new Chief Fire Warden on the 1929-1930 fire seasons, the secretary-treasurer's report, and comparative statistics related to fires and rainfall from 1908-1930. The Fire Warden's report states that the 1929 fire season was "the most expensive and hazardous this territory has ever known" with 189 fires reported. The secretary-treasurer's report summarizes that many members withdrew from the association after bills were paid for the 1929 fire season and that in 1930, the area protected by the association was reduced from from 750,000 to 330,000 acres.
The 1929-1930 combined annual reports of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association include financial reports, auditing reports, and a combined report from the Fire Warden on the 1929 and 1930 fire seasons. The warden describes the 1929 season as the longest and driest on record, with greater fire damage than any season since 1919, whereas the 1930 season was more favorable and had fewer fires. He provides information on Idaho forestry laws and a change in district boundaries and reports on general operations and improvements, such as new trails, telephone lines, lookout towers, and headquarters improvements. The annual report features tables about climactic conditions and tables related to fire locations and damage during the 1929 and 1930 fire seasons.
The 1929-1930 biennial report of the Priest Lake Timber Protective Association includes financial reports and two separate reports from the Fire Warden on the 1929 and 1930 fire seasons. The warden describes the 1929 as extremely dry and "severe from all angles" and the 1930 fire seasons as less severe in terms of damage and number of fires, but still concerning because of numerous lightning storms and difficult fire suppression due to rough topography. In his report, the warden proposes new projects and reports on maintance and improvements of trails, lookouts, and telephone lines. The biennial report also includes two certificates confirming successful audits for 1929 and 1930 and tables with descriptions of fires during the two fire seasons.

1932
The 1931-1932 biennial reports of the Pend d'Oreille Timber Protective Association include financial reports, an auditor's certificate for 1931, the secretary-treasurer's report, a report from the Chief Fire Warden on operations during the 1931-1932 fire seasons, and comparative statistics related to fires and rainfall from 1908-1932. The Fire Warden's report highlights the dry weather and low humidity during the 1931 fire season in which there were 104 fires and notes the decrease in wages for wardens and temporary firefighters in 1931 and 1932.
The 1931-1932 combined annual reports of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association include financial reports, auditing reports, and two separate reports from the Fire Warden on the 1931 and 1932 fire seasons. The warden describes 1931 as one of the worst seasons due to an increase in incendiarism with more losses in farm homes than previous seasons, whereas 1932 was the most favorable fire season since 1923 in terms of losses and expenses. The warden calls for more protection from incendiarism and reports on a members' inspection trip, the opening of a new Headquarters at Elk River, general operations, and improvements, such as new trails, lookouts, and telephone lines. The annual report features tables about climactic conditions and tables related to fire locations and damage during the 1931 and 1932 fire seasons.

1940
The 1939-1940 combined annual reports of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association include financial reports, auditing reports, and two separate reports from the Fire Warden on the 1939 and 1940 fire seasons in which he stated that the 1939 season had 50 fires with light losses at moderate expense and the 1940 season had 42 fires with minimal losses and the smallest number of human-caused fires during any season in the history of the association. In 1940, the association employed a grazing inspector, a forestry student at the University of Idaho, to study range conditions and ascertain the location and extent of poisonous plant areas and their effect on grazing. The warden also reports on logging operations, maintenance, and improvements, such as the purchase of a bulldozer, new roads, and telephone lines. The annual report features tables about climactic conditions and tables related to fire locations and damage during the 1939 and 1940 fire seasons.

1948
The 1947-1948 combined annual reports of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association include general recommendations, a report from the Regional Leader of the White Pine Blister Rust Control, financial reports and two separate reports from the Fire Warden on the 1947 and 1948 fire seasons in which the warden states that the 1947 season involved an electrical storm responsible for 52 of the 70 total fires of the season and the 1948 season was successful with only 22 fires. The warden reports on general operations, the "Keep Idaho Green" publicity campaign, and new improvements, such as airfield renovations, a steel watchtower on Elk Butte, a radio system, a portable electric megaphone, and an increase in the use of airplanes for scouting work. The annual report features tables about climactic conditions and tables related to fire locations and damage during the 1947 and 1948 fire seasons.

1950
The 1949-1950 combined annual reports of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association include general recommendations, a report on blister rust control operations, financial reports, and two separate reports from the Fire Warden on the 1947 and 1948 fire seasons in which the warden states that the 1949 season was long and difficult with 53 total fires and the 1950 season was successful with 69 total fires, the majority of which were caused by lightning. The warden reports on the "Keep Idaho Green" publicity campaign, the extensive use of airplanes for scouting, the development of new roads, new radio equipment, a fire plan for industrial logging operations, and a fire training school held at Elk River in cooperation with the Clearwater Association. The annual report features tables about climactic conditions and tables related to fire locations and damage during the 1949 and 1950 fire seasons.

1952
The 1951-1952 combined annual reports of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association include financial reports, a report on blister rust control operations, and two separate reports from the Fire Warden on the 1951 and 1952 fire seasons. The warden describes 1951 as one of the longest and most dangerous fire seasons on record with 46 fires reported and 1952 as a long and dry fire season with minimal timber loss and 40 fires reported. The warden reports on the "Keep Idaho Green" publicity campaign, maintenance and repairs, fire plans, fire hazards as a result of hunting season, fire training schools, inspections, new tanker trucks, and improvements in airplane and radio operations. The annual report features tables about climactic conditions and tables related to fire locations and damage during the 1951 and 1952 fire seasons.

1954
The 1953-1954 combined annual reports of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association include financial reports and two separate reports from the Fire Warden on the 1953 and 1954 fire seasons. The 1953 season was long and dry with normal fire occurances and 1954 also did not have great fire difficulty. The warden reports on labor and training, the "Keep Idaho Green" publicity campaign, maintenance work, blister rust control, hunting season, fire inspections, air operations, recommendations, and improvements, such as new airplane radios and fire control roads. The annual report features tables about climactic conditions and tables related to fire locations and damage during the 1953 and 1954 fire seasons.

1956
The 1955-1956 combined annual reports of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association include financial reports and two separate reports from the Fire Warden on the 1955 and 1956 fire seasons. The warden describes 1955 as a safe fire season with only 26 fires recorded and 1956 as a very successful fire season with minimal timber loss. The warden reports on fire training and fire conferences, the "Keep Idaho Green" publicity campaign, air operations, forest insect control, blister rust control, improvements, and recommendations for the future. The annual report features tables about climactic conditions and tables related to fire locations and damage during the 1955 and 1956 fire seasons.

1958
The 1957-1958 combined annual reports of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association include financial reports and two separate reports from the Fire Warden on the 1947 and 1948 fire seasons. The warden describes 1957 as a favorable fire season despite being one of the longest and driest fire seasons on record; likewise, 1958 was a dangerous and dry fire season which was successfully managed. The warden reports on the Clarke-McNary Act, the excess property program, the association's new forestry program, blister rust control, inspections, air patrol use, and improvements. The annual report features tables about climactic conditions and tables related to fire locations and damage during the 1957 and 1958 fire seasons.

1960
The 1959-1960 combined annual reports of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association include financial reports, a report on blister rust control operations, and a combined report from the Fire Warden on the 1959 and 1960 fire seasons. The warden describes 1959 as a short fire season with some severe electrical storms, whereas 1960 was a short fire season that began as potentially dangerous but turned out to be milder after rains and cooler weather started in August. The warden reports on the association's insurance coverage, the use of fire retardants like borate, the use of helicopters, and repairs and improvements. The annual report features tables about climactic conditions and tables related to fire locations and damage during the 1959 and 1960 fire seasons.

1962
The 1961-1962 combined annual reports of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association include financial reports and a combined report from the Fire Warden on the 1961 and 1962 fire seasons. The warden describes 1961 fire season as severe and dangerous with severe thunderstorms, whereas the 1962 fire season was far more normal with rain, cool weather, and less thunderstorms. The warden reports on blister rust control operations, general operations, and improvements, such as improved refrigeration at the association headquarters, road and bridge renovations, and better communications equipment. The annual report features tables about climactic conditions, a comparison table between the 1910 and 1961 fire seasons, and tables related to fire locations and damage during the 1961 and 1962 fire seasons.

1964
The 1963-1964 combined annual reports of the Potlatch Timber Protective Association include financial reports, a report on blister rust control operations, and two separate reports from the Fire Warden on the 1963 and 1964 fire seasons. The 1963 fire season was characterized by severe thunderstorms which caused the majority of the 133 total fires (the largest number of fires since 1929), whereas 1964 was a wet fire season with less storm activity than normal. The warden reports on the Dworshak Dam project, burning permits, general operations and improvements, and how radios have replaced ground line telephones for main communications. The annual report features tables about climactic conditions and tables related to fire locations and damage during the 1963 and 1964 fire seasons.