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William R. Schofield papers, circa 1955-1970.
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William R. Schofield papers, circa 1955-1970Creator/Contributor:
Schofield, William R., 1894-1973, creatorAbstract:
Most of the materials in the collection date from 1955, with the majority relating to the 1960s and early 1970s. There is
very little concerning Schofield's earlier activities or his work on the Forest Practice Act. The collection includes materials
relating to Schofield's professional affiliations and consulting work, including files on the Western Forestry and Conservation
Association; general files and correspondence, including materials relating to forestry legislation; materials relating to
the Redwood Region economy, 1939-1968; speeches and public relations material; and personal memorabilia.
Date:
1955 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caSchofield, William R -- 1894-1973 -- Archives
Western Forestry and Conservation Association
Conservation of natural resources -- Law and legislation -- California -- History
Forestry law and legislation -- California -- History
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William R. Schofield papers, BANC MSS 84/121 c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Uncovering California's Environmental Collections Project.
In English.
William R. Schofield held a variety of forestry-related jobs. The U.S. Forest Service engaged young Schofield in seasonal
and regular assignments before and after he graduated with a forestry degree from the University of Idaho in 1916. In the
decade after World War I, he held jobs with county and state governments, a lumber company, and a lumber trade association.
He moved from Montana to Eureka, California in the mid-1920s; then to Sacramento in 1931, where he remained deeply involved
for forty years. The State of California employed Schofield for twelve years in the Tax Research Bureau and the State Board
of Equalization, until he accepted a position with the California Forest Protection Association in 1943. Following 18 years
with the CFPA he entered private consulting and legislative advocacy. One of his most highly acclaimed contributions was his
collaboration on the California Forest Practice Act of 1945.
Unpublished inventory available in the library.
Physical Description:
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12 cartons (15 linear feet)
Language:
English
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CaliforniaCopyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.