United States Bureau of Fisheries Idaho Survey Unit records
Scope and Contents
This one box collection consists of the written record of a survey party working in the Sawtooth National Forest and Challis National Forest of central Idaho during the 1930s. These records consist of both a handwritten and a typed version of field notes. The surveys examined the conditions of lakes and drainages, the species of fish found in them, and the riparian areas surrounding them. The last two folders contain maps apparently used by the surveyors. To view the photos taken by this survey party, see the Bureau of Fisheries Photo Collection (PO 016).
Dates
- Creation: 1930-1940
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Restrictions
Open to public research.
Copyright
It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Utah State University Libraries, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.
Permission to publish material from the United States Bureau of Fisheries Idaho Survey Unit records must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Historical Note
During the 1930s the United States Bureau of Fisheries conducted surveys of lakes within the Rocky Mountain region of the United States to determine fish populations.
Extent
1 box (.25 linear ft.)
Abstract
This one box collection consists of the written record of a survey party working in the Sawtooth National Forest and Challis National Forest of central Idaho during the 1930s. These records consist of both a handwritten and a typed version of field notes. The surveys examined the conditions of lakes and drainages, the species of fish found in them, and the riparian areas surrounding them. The last two folders contain maps apparently used by the surveyors.
Arrangement
Arranged in numeric sequence according to Box and Folder
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donation and provenance information unknown.
- Title
- Guide to the United States Bureau of Fisheries Idaho Survey Unit records 1930-1940
- Author
- Finding aid created by Special Collections and Archives.
- Date
- ©2008
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding guide is in English in Latin script.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Revision Statements
- October 8, 2008.: Template information was updated to reflect Utah Manuscript Association best practices.
- 2009: Template information was updated to reflect Archives West best practice guidelines.
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
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Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
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