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Collection Contents

Series I A-Series: Administration and Management 1956-1998 1977-1996

Physical Description: Approximately 10 boxes

Series Scope and Content Summary

The series consists of correspondence, inspection records, manuals, memorandum, photographs, organizational records, and reports documenting management and accountability for the resource management mission of the park. The records pertain to the tasks involved with the planning, organizing, staffing, directing, internal/external reporting, public relations (with photographs) and controlling of park activities, including agreements with other agencies, such as the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The centennial of Sequoia National Park celebration is also documented.

Arrangement

Organized by NPS-19 file code and then by dates within each file code. No subseries.

Series II C-Series: Concessions 1959-1997 1970-1993

Physical Description: Approximitely 4 boxes

Series Scope and Content Summary

The series consists of contracts, correspondence, insurance records, licenses, memorandum, and permits relating to the management of commercial services for park visitors. During this period, concessioners removed facilities from the Giant Forest as part of its restoration.

Arrangement

Organized by NPS-19 file code and then by dates within each file code. No subseries.

Series III D Series: Development and Maintenance (Planning) 1956-2000 1976-1993

Physical Description: Approximately 7 boxes

Series Scope and Content Summary

The series consists of contracts, correspondence, memorandum, proposals, and reports relating to the planning, design, construction, rehabilitation, restoration, and maintenance of NPS facilities, properties, utilities, and infrastructure. The contractors and projects are:

1. Stu's Glass (CX 8550-4-0001) a. Install dual windows (1984)

2. McGuire and Hester (CX 8000-5-9009) a. Clover Creek Water System/Road Development (1985-1989) b. Clover Creek Development (1986)

3. PK Contractors (CX 8000-5-9010) a. GG sewage treatment plant (1986-1990)

4. Western Utility (CX 8000-5-9006) a. RCds, Pkg and Util. (1986-1989)

5. International Contractors, INC. (CX 8000-6-9004) a. Lodgepole Collection System Improvements, sewer rehab (1986)

6. Mann Construction Co. (CX 8000-6-9009) a. Sewage Treatment Expansion (1986-1989)

7. Eldridge Equipment, INC. (CX 8000-7-9010) a. Rehab Dorst CG (1987-1988)

8. Wadman Corporation (CX 8000-7-9001) a. Investigation of earth material and ground water conditions Clover Creek and Red Fir Area (1987-1988) b. Post Construction Evaluation Red Fir Area (1989-1990)

9. GENTZ (CX 8000-9-9002) a. Construction Dorst CG -- Phase 2 (1988-1991)

10. Sun Eagle Corp (Pkg. #200E CX 8000-0-9002) a. Clover Creek Fire Sta., Residences, and Comfort Station (1992)

Arrangement

Organized by NPS-19 file code and then by dates within each file code. No subseries. Construction Contracts files under D5217 are arranged by date and by contractor within a given date.

Series IV F Series: Fiscal 1952-1999 1972-1995

Physical Description: Approximately 7 boxes

Series Scope and Content Summary

The series consists of accounting and audit records, contracts, and reports pertaining to fiscal matters involved with the advance, transfer, and allocation of funds for NPS activities including budgets, programs, travel, and quarters.

Arrangement

Organized by NPS-19 file code and then by dates within each file code. No subseries. The arrangement of Budgets filed under F30 is chronological but a few of the folders (specifically the ones that list an FY year in the folder heading) spanned a range of years.

Series V H-Series: History and Archeology 1941-1999 1975-1993

Physical Description: Approximately 1 box

Series Scope and Content Summary

The series consists of documents and reports relating the history of the park including park histories, archeological programs, acquisitions, collections management, cultural resources studies/research, historic preservation programs, and NPS external programs such as the National Register of Historic Places and National Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings.

Arrangement

Organized by NPS-19 file code and then by dates within each file code. No subseries.

Series VI K-Series: Interpretation and Information 1969-1998 1976-1996

Physical Description: Approximately 2 boxes

Series Scope and Content Summary

The series consists of reports, publications, and other literature related to interpretive and educational programs for park visitors developed by park, regional, and headquarters staff. The series also consists of bulletins, news media, press releases, and reports pertaining to management of NPS data and information resources, and public image management.

Arrangement

Organized by NPS-19 file code and then by dates within each file code. No subseries.

Series VII L-Series: Land and Recreation 1936-2001 1966-1993

Physical Description: Approximately 6 boxes

Series Scope and Content Summary

The series consists of boundary adjustment records, land protection plans, permits, records of holdings, and environmental impact reports (with slides and photographs); and studies related to the acquisition, disposal, and protection of lands and natural resources including land use such as grazing, mining, recreation, and rights of way for dams, roads, services, utilities, and water. Recreation activities include camping, hiking, mountain climbing, riding, and winter sports. Additional materials detail cooperation with other parks, historic sites, and organizations.

Arrangement

Organized by NPS-19 file code and then by dates within each file code. No subseries.

Series VIII N-Series: Natural and Social Sciences 1935-2000 1966-1995

Physical Description: Approximately 6 boxes

Series Scope and Content Summary

The series consists of research, reports, and studies related to the management and protection of natural resources and wildlife under the stewardship of NPS including animal and plant life, energy, geological features, natural landmarks, natural areas, pollution/environmental quality of air and water, visitor use, and weather and climate. Animal and plant life consist of: amphibians and reptiles, birds, fish, mammals, insects and invertebrates, and plants. Geologic features consist of: seismology (earthquakes), speleology (caves), volcanology (volcanoes), and water (fresh and marine). Additional materials detail pest and weed, and soil and moisture control. By the later 1970's and early 1980's, air pollution effects, such as acid rain, became evident in the park.

Arrangement

Organized by NPS-19 file code and then by dates within each file code. No subseries.

Series IX S-Series: Supplies, Procurement, and Property 1989-1996 1992-1995

Physical Description: Less than 1 box

Series Scope and Content Summary

The series consists of correspondence, memorandum, and instructions and procedures pertaining to supplies, procurement, and property for the park including aircraft and uniforms.

Arrangement

Organized by NPS-19 file code and then by dates within each file code. No subseries.

Series X W-Series: Lands and Legal Matters 1957-1997 1975-1994

Physical Description: Approximately 1 box

Series Scope and Content Summary

The series consists of correspondence, memorandum, and reports relating to the protection, safety, and security of park visitors, employees, concessionaires, public and private property, and natural and cultural resources, including decisions, investigations, law enforcement records, search and rescue (SAR) records, and legislation.

Arrangement

Organized by NPS-19 file code and then by dates within each file code. No subseries.

Series XI Y-Series: Fire Management and Forestry 1967-1995 1971-1992

Physical Description: Approximately 2 boxes

Series Scope and Content Summary

The series consists of correspondence, memorandum, and reports detailing wildland fire management, forestry and range conservation, and the management and protection of forestry natural resources. Fire management includes presuppression, suppression, and prescribed fire. Sequoia was the first national park to conduct a prescribed burn as part of the Hartesveldt study. Forestry and range conservation and management activities include hazard trees and wood products, including wood utilization and timber cutting. The files were pulled from central files by forester Tom Warner and held in the Forestry collection.

Arrangement

Organized by NPS-19 file code and then by dates within each file code. No subseries.

Collection Contents

A-Series: Administration and Management

C-Series: Concessions

D Series: Development and Maintenance (Planning)

F Series: Fiscal

H-Series: History and Archeology

K-Series: Interpretation and Information

L-Series: Land and Recreation

N-Series: Natural and Social Sciences

S-Series: Supplies, Procurement, and Property

W-Series: Lands and Legal Matters

Y-Series: Fire Management and Forestry