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Forestry and natural resources -- Indiana

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Charles M. Ek papers

 Collection
Identifier: L255
Scope and Contents This collection consists primarily of correspondence from Charles C. Deam and Dr. Ray Friesner to Charles Ek from 1933 to 1950 regarding Indiana botanical research and new plant specimen discoveries. The remaining materials consist of letters sent to Ek from different universities and government agencies dated from 1900 to 1944.
Dates: 1900-1950

Frank M. Hohenberger photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P013
Scope and Contents This collection includes black-and-white photographs and a few clippings and pamphlets from Frank M. Hohenberger in Indiana and Kentucky ranging from 1916 to 1935 and undated regarding landscapes, nature scenes in state parks and other locations, local buildings, houses of important figures, historic sites, and some people.
Dates: 1916-1935, undated

Garry Petersen, Irvington Urban Forestry collection

 Collection
Identifier: L503
Scope and Contents This collection includes posters from artists and collected by Garry Petersen in Indiana and elsewhere ranging from 1984 to 1992 regarding Arbor Day, history in Franklin, Indiana, and trees. There is also a plaque for the collection with a quote (circa 2017).
Dates: circa 1984-1992, undated

George S. Cottman papers

 Collection
Identifier: L039
Scope and Contents This collection includes correspondence, research, newspaper articles and drafts of speeches and articles from George S. Cottman in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1872 to 1937 regarding Indiana history, business and family business and articles by other writers concerning history.
Dates: 1857-1937, undated

National Park Service Park, Winamac Recreational Demonstration Area "Park, Parkway and Recreational-Area Study" report

 Collection — Folder S2319
Identifier: S2319
Scope and Contents This collection contains a "Park, Parkway and Recreational-Area Study" conducted by the National Park Service for the Winamac Recreational Demonstration Area in Pulaski County, Indiana in circa 1936. The five-page "Form 2" supplies information for existing areas and facilities and includes the following sections: general, nature of area, facilities, activities, personnel, and finance. The study notes that one group camp had opened in 1936, two additional camps would be opening in 1937, and the...
Dates: 1928-1936

Richard Lieber papers

 Collection
Identifier: L091
Scope and Contents This collection includes correspondence, financial documents, photographs and drawings, brochures, social invitations, naturalization papers, and outlines of right and left foot, from Richard Lieber and many other people, as well as government agencies in the United States and Germany, ranging from 1892 to 1958. Materials concern the Abraham and Nancy Hanks Lincoln; monuments, Lieber family matters, the National Park Service, Indiana State Parks, Thomas Hart Benton, the Civilian Conservation...
Dates: 1892-1958

Robert R. Engels collection

 Collection — Folder S2883
Identifier: S2883
Scope and Contents This collection includes newspaper articles, articles from periodicals, personal correspondence, poetry, and photographs ranging from 1922 to 1946 regarding the Izaak Walton League and its desire to return unproductive agricultural land within the Kankakee Marsh back to marshland.
Dates: 1922-1946

Spring Mill State Park collection

 Collection
Identifier: L225
Scope and Contents The items in this collection consist of materials related to Spring Mill State Park in some form or fashion. Included here is a scant of amount of correspondence, an inventory for the Park, exhibit labels, donated items, and a blueprint for a sign.
Dates: 1864-1938

William R. Overlease collection on Indiana State Parks

 Collection
Identifier: L243
Scope and Contents This collection consists of materials compiled by naturalist, William R. Overlease, regarding Spring Mill State Park, Brown County State Park, McCormick’s Creek State Park, and Turkey Run State Park. The collection includes correspondence, pamphlets, reports, notes, postcards, and some photographs ranging from Materials are grouped by park.There is also an oversize collection containing a Spring Mill Village State Park planting plan, dated May 1932 and a Bloomington,...
Dates: 1914-1977