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Speeches, publications, and biographical information, 1972-1983

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Edward P. Cliff served with the Forest Service from 1931-1972, the last ten years of this period in the capacity of "Chief" of the Forest Service in Washington D.C. During these years, and especially those when he served as Forest Chief, Edward P. Cliff wrote speeches and collected articles on Forest Service policies, saved department news letters and photographs, and attended numerous conferences and other official functions.

This collections consists of such materials and have been arranged in chronological order in boxes one through four. Cliff's photographs have been separated and transferred to USU Special Collections & Archives photograph division. Those interested in viewing these photographs should contact the photograph curator.

This collection also contains information on the public debate on Forest Service timber policies during 1972, along with significant laws relating to Forest Service policy. The numerous speeches of Edward P. Cliff also contain information on Forest Service policies, national forest management, and the growth of recreational facilities in the national forests of the United States.

A great deal of the material in this collection has been photocopied or is in transcription form. Most of this work was completed by Edward P. Cliff himself, before he donated his papers to Utah State University in 1972.

Dates

  • Creation: 1931-1972
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1962-1972

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Collection materials are in English.

Restrictions

Open to public research.

Extent

From the Collection: 5 boxes (1.6 linear ft.)

Repository Details

Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)