Reports, bulk: 1913-1936
Content Description
The material contained in this collection includes correspondence and financial records from some of the companies comprising the Potlatch Forests, inc. These companies include Bonners Ferry Lumber, Washington, Idaho, & Montana Railway, Red Collar Line, St. Joe Boom, Edward Rutledge Timber and several smaller subsidiaries. There is also one box of material relating to the Kootenai County Defense Council.
Much of the material in this collection complements the material in the George Frederick Jewett, Sr. papers, Manuscript Group MG043. A descriptive inventory of these papers was completed by Barbara Richards in 1969. A researcher in this area should consult both inventories in order to make maximum use of the material in these two collections.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1913-1936
Creator
- From the Collection: Potlatch Forests, inc (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 13 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Materials Specific Details
1. Comparative (Monthly) Operating Statements: July - November 1931; February - November 1932; March - November 1933 2. Report to Stockholders - December 31, 1936 3. General Manager's annual report to Directors Headquarters, Idaho - May 22, 1935 4. General Manager's production recommendations and 1936 budget. Lewiston - May 21, 1936 5. The Timber and Timber Land Account of the Potlatch Forests, Inc. 6. State Forester's Land Status Records. 4 ledgers, corrected to 1924 7. Timber Holdings(This is possibly for the Edward Rutledge Company, but is not identified) - October 1, 1913
Repository Details
Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository