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United States Bureau of Fisheries Idaho Survey Unit records

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_COLL MSS 186

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.

Related Materials

Bureau of Fisheries Photo Collection P0016

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

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