A Guide to the Austin Cary Papers
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
March 2005
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | Cary, Austin, 1865-1936 | |
| Title: | Austin Cary Papers | |
| Dates: | 1905-1936 | |
| Abstract: | Papers relating to forestry, naval stores, and the turpentine industry in Florida. | |
| Extent: | 7.5 linear feet. (18 Boxes) | |
| Identification: | Ms 12 | |
Biographical/Historical Note
Forester and logging engineer. Born in Maine; educated at Bowdoin College; Assitant Professor of Forestry, Harvard College, 1905-1909; Superintendent of State Parks, New York, 1909-1910; Logging Engineer, U.S. Forests Service, 1919-1935.
Scope and Content
Papers and photographs relating to forestry, naval stores, and the turpentine industry.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Austin Cary Papers, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Austin Cary estate through University of Florida School of Forestry, 1936.
Processing History
Finding aid materials prepared by the Florida Historical Records Survey.
Other Finding Aid
Finding aid available in the library was prepared by the Florida Historical Records Survey.
Contents List
Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog: | ||
| Organizations: | ||
| United States. Forest Service. | ||
| Subject Terms: | ||
| Forests and forestry -- Florida. | ||
| Naval stores. | ||
| Turpentine industry and trade. | ||
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