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- 1975-01-17 [date recorded]
Part of Provincial Archives of British Columbia audio interviews, 1974-1992
CALL NUMBER: T1377:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): A woman forester in the United States and Canada PERIOD COVERED: 1899-1940 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1975-01-17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Estella Mills discusses her background: born June 23, 1899, in Binghampton, N.Y. (nee Dodge); family background in eastern USA; immigration to western USA in 1910; description of CPR immigrant train; moved to Portland, Oregon; early interest in botany. Enrolled in forestry at University of Washington, 1917. Experiences as the first woman enrolled in forestry at U. of W. Second woman in US;A to obtain post-secondary degree in forestry. Attained Master's degree in 1924. Married soon after graduation and never practiced forestry professionally. Discusses meeting her future husband, Russell Mills. TRACK 2: Went with husband to Saulk River Logging Company, Derrington, Washington. Logging camp life from a woman's point of view. Various forestry jobs during the Depression. Moved to Port Renfrew, B.C. (Malahat Logging Co.), 1935. Designing of logging railroads in San Juan River valley. Story of the Bear Creek logging bridge. Travelling between Victoria and Port Renfrew on the "Maquinna". Ordering groceries from Victoria. CALL NUMBER: T1377:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Logging camp life in the Nimpkish Valley, 1942-60 PERIOD COVERED: 1935-1960 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1975-01-17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Travelling on the "Maquinna" between Victoria and Port Renfrew. Mrs. Mills and husband Russell move to Canadian Forest Products Ltd. in Nimpkish Valley, 1942. Adventures on early airplane flights into the Nimpkish Valley. Logging problems faced in the Nimpkish Valley. Logging camp life described. Problems of educating children in a logging camp. TRACK 2: The Women's Institute in the Nimpkish Valley. Medical services and problems. Logging accidents. Travelling to Alert Bay for supplies. Summary remarks. (End of interview)