Forests of the Sierra Nevada by Robert Cermak

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California State University, Chico

California State University, Chico, Special Collections Meriam Library

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Chico, California 95929-0295

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2016

Descriptive Summary

Title: Forests of the Sierra Nevada by Robert Cermak

Dates: 2012

Collection Number: MSS 340

Creator/Collector: Cermak, Robert W.

Extent: 1 box, .21 linear feet.

Repository: California State University, Chico

Chico, California 95929-0295

Abstract: The unfinished book discusses the Sierra Nevada mountain environment during the California gold rush.

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research without restriction.

Publication Rights

The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish reproductions from the owner of copyright.

Preferred Citation

Forests of the Sierra Nevada by Robert Cermak. California State University, Chico

Acquisition Information

Gift.

Biography/Administrative History

Robert Cermack was a professional forester with the United States Forest Service with an interest in the California gold rush.

Scope and Content of Collection

The unfinished manuscript discusses human impact, economic development, forests, fires, mining, lumber industry, endangered species, and wildlife of the Sierra Nevada mountains from 1841 to 1905.

Indexing Terms

Natural history--Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)

Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)--History.

Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)--Environmental conditions.