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The item is an audio recording of an interview with Glen Patterson.
T0509:0001 track 1: Mr. Patterson discusses his move to Nimpkish Valley as a fire warden, 1947; first sustained yield plan for the Nimpkish Valley, 1947-48; fire protection practices in the Nimpkish Valley; company attitudes toward forest conservation, 1940s; forest service view of company practices, 1940s. Changes in Nimpkish Valley forestry practices, 1947-56. Forestry reform brought about by the Sloan Commission Report, 1953-55. Progressive forestry practices of CFP in the Nimpkish Valley, 1947-56.
T0509:0001 track 2: Mr. Patterson discusses fire protection practices in the Nimpkish Valley, 1947-52; development of volume and yield tables for the Nimpkish Valley; tree farm license granted in the Nimpkish Valley, 1960; responsibilities of B.C. Forest Service and logging companies in forest management; public attitudes toward forest management; the work of forestry institutions at the provincial and national level; life in the Nimpkish Valley and description of Woss Camp, 1948-56.

T0509:0002 track 1: Mr. Patterson discusses women's lives in Woss camp, 1947-56 and the social divisions in camp life. (End of interview).

CALL NUMBER: T0271:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Early lumbering in B.C. PERIOD COVERED: 1865-1907 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1974-04-20 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In an interview with Derek Reimer, Mr. DeBeck discusses: DeBeck family from New Brunswick; early lumbering on Burrard Inlet; timber cruising on North of Vancouver Island and around Knight Inlet; ownership of timber rights; early figures in the lumber industry on north Vancouver Island; Nimpkish Valley; Beaver Cove; anecdote concerning the "Finnish commune" at Sointula, B.C., 1900-1901; the rush for timber licenses in Nimpkish area, 1905-1907. [TRACK 2: blank.] CALL NUMBER: T0271:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Early lumbering in B.C. and timber holdings in the Nimpkish Valley PERIOD COVERED: 1867-1970 RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1974-06-28 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In an interview with Derek Reimer, Mr. DeBeck talks about early lumbering in B.C. Anecdotes about Eustace Smith and his family. Changing timber cruising techniques, 1880-1970. Physical description of Eustace Smith. Anecdotes about the trapper, Otto Schoen. TRACK 2: Eustace Smith (continued from track 1). Anecdotes about timber cruiser, Bill Shannon. Characteristics of a good timber cruiser. Eustace Smith. Early hand logging techniques in B.C., 1867-1896. Description of early experiences in logging camps as a child and young man. Ox logging techniques and skid roads, 1870-1900. CALL NUMBER: T0271:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Early B.C. lumber industry RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1974-06-28 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In an interview with Derek Reimer, Mr. DeBeck talks about early lumbering in B.C. Ox logging, including care of the animals and types of equipment used. Life in the early logging camps, 1870-1900. Duties of the men in an ox logging camp. Anecdote about Tommy Roberts, "the logger's friend". Anecdote about Andrew Haslam. Advantages of steel cable over chains in logging, 1891-1892. Anecdotes about families living in the Nimpkish River Area, 1900-1910 TRACK 2: Questions concerning families in the Nimpkish Valley. Anecdote about the Hunt family. (End of interview)

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)