The College of Natural Resources (CNR) has a long-standing history, beginning in 1909 and continuing to this present day. The College has drastically evolved during this time, initially beginning in 1909 as the Department of Forestry within the College of Agriculture, then transitioning into a School in 1917, and eventually becoming its own College in 1953. Alongside its various name changes during the expanse of 100+ years, CNR has reshaped its mission and services, thanks to the leadership and vision of its Deans.

The materials in the College of Natural Resources Collection span from 1886-2017, with most materials covering 1900-2000. This collection includes a majority of materials pertaining to Deans’ Office Files, Photos, Administration, Field Campuses and Programs. There are a wide breadth of material types: documents, correspondence, brochures, pictures, slides, albums, journals, printing blocks, equipment and even the old building letters of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences.