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Inventory of the George Lincoln Drake Papers, 1935 - 1972

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Descriptive Summary

Abstract: George Lincoln Drake (1889-1979) was employed by the United States Forest Service from 1910 to 1930 and then the Simpson Logging Company from the 1930s to the 1950s.
The collection includes materials relating to the Pacific Logging Congress (1935, 1951); a speech given at the 50th Anniversary Intermountain Logging Conference; and other miscellaneous materials.
Title: George Lincoln Drake Papers, circa 1935 - 1972
Creator: Drake, George L., 1923-
Repository: Forest History Society Library and Archives
Call Number: 3289
Language of Material: Material in English
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
(1 archival box)

Biographical Note

George Lincoln Drake (1889-1979) was employed by the United States Forest Service from 1910 to 1930 and then the Simpson Logging Company from the 1930s to the 1950s.


Collection Overview

Includes materials relating to the Pacific Logging Congress (1935, 1951); a speech given at the 50th Anniversary Intermountain Logging Conference; and other miscellaneous materials.

Collection Arrangement

1. Conference Materials, Speech, and Other Materials



Subject Headings

  • Drake, George L., 1923-
  • Pacific Logging Congress
  • Intermountain Logging Conference -- 50th anniversary
  • Forest products industry -- Congresses
  • Forest products industry -- Societies, etc.

Detailed Description of the Collection

1. Conference Materials, Speech, and Other Materials, 1935-1972, and undated.

Includes materials relating to the Pacific Logging Congress (1935, 1951); a speech given at the 50th Anniversary Intermountain Logging Conference; and other miscellaneous materials.
   Folder 1
Pacific Logging Conference, 1935 and 1951
   Folder 2
Intermountain Logging Conference: 50th Anniversary
   Folder 3
Miscellaneous Materials, 1972 and undated

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], George Lincoln Drake Papers, Library and Archives, Forest History Society, Durham, NC, USA.

Processing Information

Processed by Staff, 1972, and Amanda Ross, September 2008

Encoded by Amanda Ross, September 2008

Funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission supported the encoding of this finding aid. Support for digitization and outreach provided by the Alvin J. Huss Endowment.