Inventory of the Robert H. Torheim Photographs, 1940s – 1970s
Descriptive Summary
Abstract: Robert H. Torheim had a long and varied career in the United States Forest Service.
The collection includes photographs documenting Robert Torheim's career in the Forest Service, from his seasonal work prior to World War II through his position as Regional Forester for the four-state Northern Region in the 1970s, based in Missoula, Montana. Photos in album are largely formal portraits depicting training sessions, field trips, conference, and other events, while the loose photos are candids documenting Forest Service field activities, facilities, and gatherings largely in the Pacific Northwest (Snoqualmie, Olympic, and Rogue River National Forests), 1940s-1970s.
Title: Robert H. Torheim Photographs, 1940s - 1970s
Creator: Torheim, Robert H.
Repository: Forest History Society Library and Archives
Call Number: 7438
Language of Material: Material in English
Extent: 1 photograph album, 220 loose photographs
Biographical Note
Robert H. Torheim had a long and varied career in the United States Forest Service.
Collection Overview
The collection includes photographs documenting Robert Torheim's career in the Forest Service, from his seasonal work prior to World War II through his position as Regional Forester for the four-state Northern Region in the 1970s, based in Missoula, Montana. Photos in album are largely formal portraits depicting training sessions, field trips, conference, and other events, while the loose photos are candids documenting Forest Service field activities, facilities, and gatherings largely in the Pacific Northwest (Snoqualmie, Olympic, and Rogue River National Forests), 1940s-1970s.
Collection Arrangement
- Photograph Album and Loose Photographs, 1940s-1970s
Subject Headings
- Olympic National Forest (Wash.) -- Photographs
- Rogue River National Forest (Or. and Calif.) -- Photographs
- Snoqualmie National Forest (Wash.) -- Photographs
- Torheim, Robert H.
- United States. Forest Service -- Employees
Detailed Description of the Collection
1. Photograph Album and Loose Photographs, 1940s-1970s.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Robert H. Torheim Photographs, Library and Archives, Forest History Society, Durham, NC, USA.
Acquisitions Information
Received from Marjean Torheim in September 2005.
Processing Information
Processed by Staff
Encoded by Amanda Ross, April 2009
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.
