Guide to the Bruce J. Zobel Papers, 1937-2007

Descriptive Summary

Repository: North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center
Creator: Zobel, Bruce, 1920-
Title: Bruce J. Zobel Papers, 1937-2007
Call Number: MC 00259
Extent: 385 archival boxes , 192.5 linear feet
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff.

Information for Users

Restrictions to Access: In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, North Carolina State University permits students to inspect their education records and limits the disclosure of personally identifiable information from education records.

With the exception of student records and a folder of personal information, the collection is open for research. Access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.
Acquisitions Information: Gift of Bruce J. Zobel, 1998 - 2007.
Preferred Citation: [Identification of item], Bruce J. Zobel Papers, MC 259, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Biographical Note

Bruce John Zobel was born on February 11, 1920, in Los Gatos, California, the youngest of August and Emma Zobel's six children. His parents owned a fruit and vegetable farm in the Pajaro Valley in California near Watsonville. The entire Zobel family helped with farm duties, but education remained a priority for all of the Zobel children. Zobel graduated from high school in 1938.

In 1938, Bruce Zobel and his future wife Barbara both attended Salinas Junior College in preparation to attend the University of California in Berkeley. In 1941, the two married, and moved to Berkeley to attend school. In 1942, their first child, Don, was born. The following year, Bruce graduated with a bachelor's degree and joined the Pacific Lumber Company as a logging engineer. He remained in this position until 1944, when he was drafted into the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1945, the Zobels' second child, Kathy, was born.

During his time with the Marines, Zobel worked at Camp Lejeune and helped develop a forestry management program. In 1946, Zobel applied for permanent separation from the Marine Corps and returned home to California to attend graduate school at Berkeley, making use of G.I. Bill benefits. During the time that Zobel pursued a masters and Ph.D. degree, he worked as a Senior Laboratory Assistant in the Forestry School

After receiving both degrees, the Zobels moved to College Station, Texas in 1951 where Bruce took a job with Texas A&M University, the Texas Forest Service, and the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. He worked as on a tree improvement program for all three employers. In 1952, the Zobel's adopted Lois Jean, their second daughter. Two years later, Julia Ann, another daughter, was adopted.

His achievements attracted the attention of North Carolina State College (later North Carolina State University) in 1956, and the Zobels moved to the Raleigh area to work for the Tree Improvement Cooperative. In addition to running the cooperative, Zobel taught courses and advised forestry students. He became a respected authority on forest improvement and forest genetics, and was honored with a number of awards (see chronology).

During his career with North Carolina State University (NCSU), Zobel traveled extensively. These trips offered him the opportunity to meet potential clients for consulting work. In 1979, Zobel retired from NCSU, although he continued to teach part-time as a Professor Emeritus until 2002. Zobel independently consulted for international firms over the next few years, and in 1984, he founded the Zobel Forestry Associates. Zobel served as president and William Ladrach served as general manager. In 1995, Zobel sold his half of the company to Ladrach, but continued to work as an associate.

Chronology of Events in Bruce J. Zobel's Life

February 11, 1920		Bruce J. Zobel born in California to August John and Emma Zobel
June 21, 1941		Married Barbara June Lemon in Carson City, Nevada
1943		Received B.S. in Forestry, University of California, Berkeley
1943-1944		Worked as Assistant to Logging Engr., Pacific Lumber Co., California
1945-1946		Worked as Forestry Officer, United States Marine Corps, Camp LeJeune, North Carolina
1947-1948		Worked as Senior Lab Assistant, University of California
1949		Received Master's in Forestry, University of California, Berkeley
1951		Received Ph.D. in Forestry, University of California, Berkeley
1951-1957		Worked as Silviculturalist, Texas A&M University
1956-1979		Served as Director of Industrial Forest Tree Improvement and Hardwood Programs
1957		Named Associate Professor, North Carolina State University (NCSU)
1960		Named Professor of Forest Genetics, NCSU
1961		Named E. F. Conger Distinguished Professor of Forestry, NCSU
1965		Received Governor's Award for Conservation, North Carolina
1965		Received Award of Merit, Society of Gamma Sigma Delta
1968		Received Barrington Moore Memorial Award (Biological Research), Society of American Foresters
1968		Named Fellow, International Academy of Wood Sciences
1969		Named Fellow, Society of American Foresters
1972		Received O. Max Gardener Award, University of North Carolina (System)
1973		Named TAPPI Fellow, Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry
1973		Received Outstanding Extension Services Award, North Carolina State University
1974		Received Achievement Award, Appalachian Section of the Society of American Foresters
1974		Received the TAPPI Gold Medal, Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry
1975		Joined the Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Silviculture
1976		Received the Bicentennial Award, North Carolina Forestry Association
1979		Received Certificate of Appreciation, American Forestry Association
1979		Became Professor Emeritus
1980		Received International Gamma Sigma Delta Award
1982		Named Man of the Year, North Carolina Forestry Association
1983		Served as Honorary Chairman, CAMCORE (International) Cooperative
1983		Joined Socio Honorario, Association Argentina de Estudios Forestales
1984-1989		Served as member of the Selection Committee for the Marcus Wallenberg Foundation in Sweden
1985		Received Bernard Fernow Award in International Forestry, American Forestry Association
1986		Received Honorary D.Sc., Syracuse University
1986-1995		Served as President of Zobel Forestry Associates, Inc.
1988		Received Sir William Schlict Memorial Medal, Society of American Foresters
1990		Received Top in Efficiency Award, Pizano Company, Colombia
1994		Received the Integer Award, 2nd International Agribusiness Seminar, Monterrey, Mexico for Outstanding Agriculturalist
1995-present		Served as Senior Associate, Zobel Forestry Associates
2004		Received Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, North Carolina State University

Scope and Content Note

The Bruce J. Zobel Papers includes diaries, correspondence, speeches, an autobiography, articles, awards, reports, course information, theses proposals, serials, conference and symposia information, research plans, photographs, slides, artifacts, and other materials related to Zobel's forestry career. Included are materials relating to Zobel's work on the faculty of North Carolina State University as well as work with the Central America and Mexico Resources Cooperative (CAMCORE), the Cooperative Forest Genetics Research Program, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Marcus Wallenberg Foundation for Promoting Scientific Research in the Forest Industry, the N.C. State-Industry Cooperative Forest Tree Improvement Program, the Southern Forest Tree Improvement Committee, the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), Zobel Forestry Associates, and other organizations. Major topics include international forest improvement programs, forest genetics, wood properties, forest management, and tropical forestry.

Organization of Collection

Materials have been kept in their original order as much as possible. Please see the series notes for more information about the arrangement of each series.

The collection is organized into sixteen series:

Series 01. Diaries, consists of daily and travel diaries, organized chronologically and by country of travel.
Series 02. Correspondence, includes correspondence with Gunnar Nicholson and other researchers on forestry topics.
Series 03. Speeches and Presentations, includes speeches and other materials related to the events at which Zobel spoke.
Series 04. Biographical Information includes Zobel's autobiography as well as materials related to his education and awards.
Series 05. Books and Publications contains materials related to the publication of each of Zobel's books, as well as a list of articles written by Zobel, some of which are organized into this series.
Series 06. Professional Activities, includes materials related to the various organizations that Zobel worked with and for during his career.
Series 07. Education and Teaching, includes course information and student files related to Zobel's teaching career.
Series 08. Forestry Resources, contains a variety of research plans.
Series 09. Serials is comprised of forestry-related serials from around the world.
Series 10. Reports contains reports on forestry issues from various countries and on multiple topics.
Series 11. Conference and Symposia Materials contains materials used in Zobel's forestry research.
Series 12. Photographs and Slides contains images used by Zobel in lectures and courses taught.
Series 13. Scrapbooks, contains two scrapbooks: one is a collection of wildflowers, the other a retirement scrapbook.
Series 14. Artifacts contains plaques, medals, awards, and tributes given to Zobel during his career, as well as some teaching examples of wood and pinecones.
Series 15. Card Index contains index cards citing articles on forestry topics.
Series 16. Reprints contains full-text reprints of some of the articles referenced by the card index in the previous series.

Online Catalog Terms

The following terms have been used to index the collection in the NCSU Libraries' Online Catalog.

Individuals

Zobel, Bruce, 1920- .
Nicholson, Gunnar.

Corporate Entities

Central America and Mexico Resources Cooperative.
Cooperative Forest Genetics Research Program.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Marcus Wallenberg Foundation for Promoting Scientific Research in the Forest Industry.
N.C. State-Industry Cooperative Forest Tree Improvement Program.
North Carolina State University. College of Natural Resources--History.
North Carolina State University. School of Forest Resources--Faculty.
Southern Forest Tree Improvement Committee.
Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry.
Zobel Forestry Associates.

Topics

College teachers--North Carolina--History.
Forest genetics--Research.
Forest management--Research.
Forests and forestry--Study and teaching--North Carolina.
Rain forests--Research.
Travelers--Diaries.
Trees--Diseases and pests.
Trees--Tropics.

Genres

Photographs

Detailed Description of the Collection

MC 00259 Series 01: Diaries, 1958-2006

9 Boxes, 4.5 Linear Feet

The Diaries series is divided into two main subsections: daily diaries and travel diaries. The daily diaries record daily events and appointments, as well as notes on daily accomplishments and weather conditions. The travel diaries record Bruce and Barbara Zobel's trips throughout the United States and abroad doing forest consulting. Some of these trips were taken to attend the Wallenberg Prize meetings in Sweden, and many others were taken to do forestry work, many while consulting as part of Zobel Forestry Associates. The diaries are mainly arranged according to country; however, some are arranged according to the name of the corporation for whom Zobel consulted. Barbara Zobel prepared most of the diaries, which recorded not only their work but also the social and geographical conditions of the areas they visited.

In addition to the diaries, the Zobels prepared summaries, which include: (A) General Comments About the Area, (B) Exciting and/or Dangerous Situations, (C) Travel, (D) Social Situations, Including Hospitality, (E) Forest Management and Utilization and Scientific Activities, (F) Governmental Operations and Actions, (G) Visits with Historical Importance, (H) Special People Encountered As Colleagues or Friends, and (I) Special Visits. The summaries for each country immediately follow the corresponding travel diaries.

Additions were incorporated into this series in 2007.
- Daily Diaries, 1958-2002
  - Daily Diary, 1958 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 1]
  - Daily Diary, 1959 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 2]
  - Daily Diary, 1960 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 3]
  - Daily Diary, 1961 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 4]
  - Daily Diary, 1962 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 5]
  - Daily Diary, 1963 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 6]
  - Daily Diary, 1964 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 7]
  - Daily Diary, 1965 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 8]
  - Daily Diary, 1966 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 9]
  - Daily Diary, 1967 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 10]
  - Daily Diary, 1968 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 11]
  - Daily Diary, 1969 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 12]
  - Daily Diary, 1970 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 13]
  - Daily Diary, 1971 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 14]
  - Daily Diary, 1972 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 15]
  - Daily Diary, 1973 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 16]
  - Daily Diary, 1974 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 17]
  - Daily Diary, 1975 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 18]
  - Daily Diary, 1976 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 19]
  - Daily Diary, 1977 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 20]
  - Daily Diary, 1978 [MC 259 Box 1, Folder 21]
  - Daily Diary, 1979 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 1]
  - Daily Diary, 1980 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 2]
  - Daily Diary, 1981 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 3]
  - Daily Diary, 1982 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 4]
  - Daily Diary, 1983 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 5]
  - Daily Diary, 1984 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 6]
  - Daily Diary, 1985 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 7]
  - Daily Diary, 1986 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 8]
  - Daily Diary, 1987 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 9]
  - Daily Diary, 1988 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 10]
  - Daily Diary, 1989 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 11]
  - Daily Diary, 1990 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 12]
  - Daily Diary, 1991 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 13]
  - Daily Diary, 1992 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 14]
  - Daily Diary, 1994 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 15]
  - Daily Diary, 1995 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 16]
  - Daily Diary, 1996 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 17]
  - Daily Diary, 1997 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 18]
  - Daily Diary, 1998 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 19]
  - Daily Diary, 1999 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 20]
  - Daily Diary, 2000 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 21]
  - Daily Diary, 2001 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 22]
  - Daily Diary, 2002 [MC 259 Box 2, Folder 23]
- Travel Diaries, 1961-2006
  - Introduction [MC 259 Box 3, Folder 1]
  - General Introduction, 1996
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 1]
  - Wallenberg Prize Meetings, 1984-1986
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 3, Folder 2]
  - Wallenberg Prize Meetings, 1987-1991
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 3, Folder 3]
  - Wallenberg Prize Meetings: Summary [MC 259 Box 3, Folder 4]
  - Wallenberg Prize Meetings, Experiences
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 2]
  - Colombia, 1973-1978
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 3, Folder 5]
  - Colombia, 1979-1983
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 3, Folder 6]
  - Colombia, 1984-1986
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 3, Folder 7]
  - Colombia, 1988-1989
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 3, Folder 8]
  - Colombia, 1990-1991
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 3, Folder 9]
  - Colombia, 1992-1993
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 3, Folder 10]
  - Colombia: Summary [MC 259 Box 3, Folder 11]
  - Colombia: Summary [MC 259 Box 3, Folder 12]
  - Colombia: Summary [MC 259 Box 3, Folder 13]
  - Colombia: Summary [MC 259 Box 3, Folder 14]
  - Colombia: Summary [MC 259 Box 3, Folder 15]
  - Columbia: Experiences, 2002
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 3]
  - Venezuela, 1979-1986
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 4, Folder 1]
  - Venezuela, 1988-1989
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 4, Folder 2]
  - Venezuela, 1990
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 4, Folder 3]
  - Venezuela, 1991
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 4, Folder 4]
  - Venezuela, 1992-1993
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 4, Folder 5]
  - Venezuela, 1994-1996
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 4, Folder 6]
  - Venezuela, 1997
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 4]
  - Venezuela: Summary [MC 259 Box 4, Folder 7]
  - Venezuela: Summary [MC 259 Box 4, Folder 8]
  - Venezuela: Summary [MC 259 Box 4, Folder 9]
  - Venezuela: Summary [MC 259 Box 4, Folder 10]
  - Venezuela: Summary [MC 259 Box 4, Folder 11]
  - Venezuela: Summary [MC 259 Box 4, Folder 12]
  - Venezuela: Summary [MC 259 Box 4, Folder 13]
  - Venezuela: Experiences, 1992
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 5]
  - Venezuela: Experiences
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 6]
  - Brazil, 1964-1982
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 5, Folder 1]
  - Brazil, 1983-1986
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 5, Folder 2]
  - Brazil, 1987
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 5, Folder 3]
  - Brazil, 1988-1989
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 5, Folder 4]
  - Brazil, 1990-1991
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 5, Folder 5]
  - Brazil, 1992-1993
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 5, Folder 6]
  - Brazil, 1995-2000
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 5, Folder 7]
  - Brazil: Central and Northern
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 7]
  - Brazil: Summary [MC 259 Box 5, Folder 8]
  - Brazil: Summary [MC 259 Box 5, Folder 9]
  - Brazil: Summary [MC 259 Box 5, Folder 10]
  - Brazil: Summary [MC 259 Box 5, Folder 11]
  - Brazil: Summary [MC 259 Box 5, Folder 12]
  - Brazil: Summary [MC 259 Box 5, Folder 13]
  - Brazil: Summary [MC 259 Box 5, Folder 14]
  - Brazil: Summary [MC 259 Box 5, Folder 15]
  - Brazil: Summary
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 8]
  - Brazil: Experiences
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 9]
  - Chile, 1970
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 6, Folder 1]
  - Chile, 1978
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 6, Folder 2]
  - Chile: Summary [MC 259 Box 6, Folder 3]
  - Chile: Executive Summary, 1978
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 10]
  - Chile: Summary
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 11]
  - Chile: Forestry
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 12]
  - Chile: Government
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 13]
  - Mexico, 1981-1994
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 6, Folder 4]
  - Mexico: Summary
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 14]
  - South Africa and Rhodesia, 1990-1991
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 6, Folder 5]
  - South Africa and Rhodesia, Summary [MC 259 Box 6, Folder 6]
  - South Africa: Summary
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 15]
  - South Africa and Rhodesia: Experiences, 2006
    
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 16]
  - Australia and New Zealand, 1965-1993
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 6, Folder 7]
  - Australia and New Zealand, Summary [MC 259 Box 6, Folder 8]
  - Australia and New Zealand, Summary [MC 259 Box 6, Folder 9]
  - Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 17]
  - Canada (Eastern), 1978-1981
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 6, Folder 10]
  - Canada (Eastern), 1982-1986
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 6, Folder 11]
  - Canada (Eastern), 1987-1989
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 6, Folder 12]
  - Canada (Eastern), 1990-1993
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 6, Folder 13]
  - Canada (Eastern), 1994-1998
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 6, Folder 14]
  - Canada (Eastern), Summary [MC 259 Box 7, Folder 1]
  - Canada (Eastern), Summary [MC 259 Box 7, Folder 2]
  - Canada (Eastern), Summary [MC 259 Box 7, Folder 3]
  - Canada (Eastern), Summary [MC 259 Box 7, Folder 4]
  - Canada (Eastern), Summary [MC 259 Box 7, Folder 5]
  - Canada (Eastern), Summary [MC 259 Box 7, Folder 6]
  - Canada (Eastern), Summary [MC 259 Box 7, Folder 7]
  - Canada (Western), 1975-1985
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 7, Folder 8]
  - Canada (Western), 1986-1990
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 7, Folder 9]
  - Canada (Western), 1991-1994
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 7, Folder 10]
  - Canada (Western), Summary [MC 259 Box 7, Folder 11]
  - Canada (Western), Summary [MC 259 Box 7, Folder 12]
  - Canada (Western), Summary [MC 259 Box 7, Folder 13]
  - Indonesia, , 1991-1996
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 7, Folder 14]
  - Indonesia, Summary [MC 259 Box 7, Folder 15]
  - Indonesia: Summary
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 18]
  - Europe, 1961
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 1]
  - Europe, 1961
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 2]
  - Europe, 1961
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 3]
  - Europe, 1966-1980
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 4]
  - Europe, Summary [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 5]
  - Europe, Summary [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 6]
  - Central America, 1978-1994
    (Unabridged)
    [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 7]
  - Costa Rica, Summary [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 8]
  - Guatemala, Summary [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 9]
  - Mexico and Ecuador, Summary [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 10]
  - United States (Consulting): Albemarle-Hoerner Waldorf [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 11]
  - United States (Consulting): American Can [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 12]
  - United States (Consulting): Blanding Paper Company [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 13]
  - United States (Consulting): Bowaters [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 14]
  - United States (Consulting): Brunswick Pulp [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 15]
  - United States (Consulting): Catawba Timber [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 16]
  - United States (Consulting): Champion [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 17]
  - United States (Consulting): Chesapeake [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 18]
  - United States (Consulting): Colony Timber [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 19]
  - United States (Consulting): Container [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 20]
  - United States (Consulting): Continental Can [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 21]
  - United States (Consulting): Georgia Kraft [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 22]
  - United States (Consulting): Georgia Pacific [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 23]
  - United States (Consulting): Great Southern [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 24]
  - United States (Consulting): Hammermill [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 25]
  - United States (Consulting): Hardwood Research Council [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 26]
  - United States (Consulting): Hiwassee Land Company [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 27]
  - United States (Consulting): International Paper Company [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 28]
  - United States (Consulting): Kimberly Clark [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 29]
  - United States (Consulting): MacMillan Bloedel [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 30]
  - United States (Consulting): Masonite Corporation [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 31]
  - United States (Consulting): Mead Corporation [MC 259 Box 8, Folder 32]
  - United States (Consulting): North Carolina Forest Service [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 1]
  - United States (Consulting): Potlach [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 2]
  - United States (Consulting): Rayonier [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 3]
  - United States (Consulting): Riegel [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 4]
  - United States (Consulting): Scott Paper [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 5]
  - United States (Consulting): Simpson and Howe [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 6]
  - United States (Consulting): South Carolina Forest Service [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 7]
  - United States (Consulting): St. Regis [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 8]
  - United States (Consulting): Tennessee River [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 9]
  - United States (Consulting): Union Camp [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 10]
  - United States (Consulting): Virginia Division of Forestry [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 11]
  - United States (Consulting): Westvaco [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 12]
  - United States (Consulting): Weyerhauser [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 13]
  - Miscellaneous Trips, 1979-1989 [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 14]
  - Miscellaneous Trips, 1990-1995 [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 15]
  - Miscellaneous Trips, Summary [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 16]
  - Miscellaneous Trips, Summary [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 17]
  - Miscellaneous Trips, Summary [MC 259 Box 9, Folder 18]
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MC 00259 Series 02: Correspondence, 1956-2006

1 Box, 0.5 Linear Feet

The Correspondence series begins with correspondence between Bruce Zobel and Gunnar Nicholson, the well-known Swedish forester. Much of this correspondence is undated. The rest of the series contains general correspondence. Topics include research, meetings, letters between Zobel and North Carolina State University, invitations, correspondence with clients, and issues of forestry.

Additions were incorporated into this series in 2007.
- Gunnar Nicholson, 1963-1975 [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 1]
- Gunnar Nicholson, 1976-1985 [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 2]
- Gunnar Nicholson, Undated [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 3]
- Gunnar Nicholson, Undated [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 4]
- Gunnar Nicholson, Undated [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 5]
- Gunnar Nicholson, Undated [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 6]
- Gunnar Nicholson, Undated [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 7]
- Gunnar Nicholson, Undated [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 8]
- Gunnar Nicholson, Undated [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 9]
- Gunnar Nicholson, Undated [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 10]
- Gunnar Nicholson Fund, 2000
  Addition 2007
  [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 19]
- General Correspondence, 1956-1966 [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 11]
- General Correspondence, 1960-1968
  Addition 2007
  [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 20]
- General Correspondence, 1967-1972 [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 12]
- General Correspondence, 1970-1977
  Addition 2007
  [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 21]
- General Correspondence, 1973-1977 [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 13]
- General Correspondence, 1978-1988 [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 14]
- General Correspondence, 1980-1982
  Addition 2007
  [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 22]
- General Correspondence, 1989-1990 [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 15]
- General Correspondence, 1990-1999
  Addition 2007
  [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 23]
- General Correspondence, 1991-1993 [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 16]
- General Correspondence, 1994-1995 [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 17]
- General Correspondence, 1996-2001 [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 18]
- General Correspondence, 2000-2006
  Addition 2007
  [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 24]
- General Correspondence, Undated [MC 259 Box 10, Folder 19]
- General Correspondence, Undated
  Addition 2007
  [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 25]
- Program Combination at North Carolina State University, 1967
  Addition 2007
  [MC 259 Box 375, Folder 26]
[Return to Descriptive Summary]
MC 00259 Series 03: Speeches and Presentations, 1950-2005

1 Box, 0.5 Linear Feet

The Speeches and Presentations Series includes the text of addresses made by Bruce Zobel throughout his career. Much of the series consists of correspondence, programs, and other materials related to the events at which Zobel spoke. Frequent topics include genetics, forest tree improvement, conservation, and wood utilization. Zobel made these addresses during lectures at other universities and at Society of American Foresters meetings, among others. The series is arranged chronologically.

Additions were incorporated into this series in 2007.
- Speeches and Presentations, 1950-1959 [MC 259 Box 11, Folder 1]
- Speeches and Presentations, 1960-1966 [MC 259 Box 11, Folder 2]
- Speeches and Presentations, 1967-1969 [MC 259 Box 11, Folder 3]
- Speeches and Presentations, 1970 [MC 259 Box 11, Folder 4]
- Speeches and Presentations, 1971-1973 [MC 259 Box 11, Folder 5]
- Speeches and Presentations, 1974-1976 [MC 259 Box 11, Folder 6]
- Speeches and Presentations, 1974
  Addition 2007
  [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 1]
- Speeches and Presentations, 1977 [MC 259 Box 11, Folder 7]
- Speeches and Presentations, 1978-1979 [MC 259 Box 11, Folder 8]
- Speeches and Presentations, 1980-1984 [MC 259 Box 11, Folder 9]
- Speeches and Presentations, 1985-1989 [MC 259 Box 11, Folder 10]
- Speeches and Presentations, 1990 [MC 259 Box 11, Folder 11]
- Speeches and Presentations, 1991 [MC 259 Box 11, Folder 12]
- Speeches and Presentations, 1992-1994 [MC 259 Box 11, Folder 13]
- Speeches and Presentations, 1995-1996 [MC 259 Box 11, Folder 14]
- Speeches and Presentations, 1997 [MC 259 Box 11, Folder 15]
- Speeches and Presentations, 1998-1999 [MC 259 Box 11, Folder 16]
- Speeches and Presentations, 2001-2005
  Addition 2007
  [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 2]
- Speeches and Presentations, undated
  Addition 2007
  [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 3]
[Return to Descriptive Summary]
MC 00259 Series 04: Biographical Information and Awards, circa 1939-2007

4 Boxes, 2 Linear Feet

The Biographical Information and Awards series details major events and awards in Bruce Zobel's life. The series begins with Bruce Zobel's autobiography, a detailed account of his life and career. Zobel has also evaluated his own "background and characteristics" to see how aspects of his personality have influenced the course of his life. Also included are news articles about Zobel from the 1950s to the 1990s.

The series continues with materials such as diplomas, course outlines, and homework related from Zobel's education from elementary school onward. Included are some course work completed in his undergraduate career, as well as his Ph.D. dissertation. The series also includes many of the tributes Zobel received throughout his career. Materials include certificates, nomination documents, and letters of congratulations. (Researchers who are interested in Zobel's awards and prizes should also look in the Artifacts series, where many of the plaques and other oversized honors are stored.)

Additions were incorporated into this series in 2007.
- General Biography, 1950-2007
  - General Information [MC 259 Box 12, Folder 1]
  - General Information
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 4]
  - Autobiography: Chapter 1 [MC 259 Box 12, Folder 2]
  - Autobiography: Chapter 2 [MC 259 Box 12, Folder 3]
  - Autobiography: Chapter 3 [MC 259 Box 12, Folder 4]
  - Autobiography: Chapter 4 [MC 259 Box 12, Folder 5]
  - Autobiography: Chapter 5 [MC 259 Box 12, Folder 6]
  - Autobiography: Chapter 6 [MC 259 Box 12, Folder 7]
  - Autobiography: Chapter 7 [MC 259 Box 12, Folder 8]
  - Autobiography: Chapter 8 [MC 259 Box 12, Folder 9]
  - Autobiography: Chapter 9 [MC 259 Box 12, Folder 10]
  - Autobiography: Chapter 10 [MC 259 Box 12, Folder 11]
  - Background and Characteristics [MC 259 Box 12, Folder 12]
  - Background and Characteristics [MC 259 Box 12, Folder 13]
  - Background and Characteristics [MC 259 Box 12, Folder 14]
  - Background and Characteristics, 2002
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 5]
  - The War Years, 1991
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 6]
  - 'Killer Storms' in Raleigh, NC, 2002
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 7]
  - Key Memories, 2004
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 8]
  - Marine Prisoners, Addition 2007
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 9]
  - Memories of Hunting and Fishing
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 10]
  - Biography of August and Emma Zobel [MC 259 Box 12, Folder 15]
  - Our Life Together, Bruce and Barbara, 12 Jun. 2007 [MC 00259 Box 385, Folder 10]
  - News Articles, 1950-1959 [MC 259 Box 12, Folder 16]
  - News Articles, 1960-1967 [MC 259 Box 13, Folder 1]
  - News Articles, 1968-1969 [MC 259 Box 13, Folder 2]
  - News Articles, 1970-1974 [MC 259 Box 13, Folder 3]
  - News Articles, 1975 [MC 259 Box 13, Folder 4]
  - News Articles, 1976-1979 [MC 259 Box 13, Folder 5]
  - News Articles, 1980-1989 [MC 259 Box 13, Folder 6]
  - News Articles, 1990-1999 [MC 259 Box 13, Folder 7]
- Education, 1939-1949
  - Watsonville High School [MC 259 Box 13, Folder 8]
  - Salinas Junior College [MC 259 Box 13, Folder 9]
  - University of California, Berkeley: General Information [MC 259 Box 13, Folder 10]
  - University of California, Berkeley: Course work- Foresty 120 (Management of Forests for Timber Production), 1938 [MC 259 Box 13, Folder 11]
  - University of California, Berkeley: Course work- Foresty 103 (Forest Ecology), 1946 [MC 259 Box 13, Folder 12]
  - University of California, Berkeley: Course work- Foresty 110 (Forest Mensuration), 1948 [MC 259 Box 13, Folder 13]
  - University of California, Berkeley: Course work- Foresty 110 (Forest Mensuration), 1948 [MC 259 Box 13, Folder 14]
  - University of California, Berkeley: Course work- Botany 16 (Comparative Morphology), 1949 [MC 259 Box 13, Folder 15]
  - University of California, Berkeley: Course work- Botany 16 (Comparative Morphology), 1949 [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 1]
  - University of California, Berkeley: Course work- Botany 16 (Comparative Morphology), 1949 [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 2]
  - University of California, Berkeley: Course work- Botany 105 (Plant Anatomy) [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 3]
  - University of California, Berkeley: Course work- Botany 105 (Plant Anatomy) [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 4]
  - University of California: Berkeley: Course work - Botany 199, 1939
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 11]
  - University of California, Berkeley: PhD Research [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 5]
  - University of California, Berkeley: PhD Dissertation: "Natural Hybrid Between Coulter and Jeffrey Pines" [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 6]
  - Silviculture Seminar notes, undated
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 12]
- Miscellaneous Documents, 1972-1984
  - Passports, 1972-1976
    - RESTRICTED: Personal Information
    [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 7]
  - Carl Syrach-Larsen Memorial, 1984
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 13]
- Awards
  - North Carolina State University, 1962-2004
    - Edward F. Conger Distinguished Professorship, 1962 [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 8]
    - Phi Kappa Phi, 1964 [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 9]
    - O. Max Gardner Award- Applications, 1968 and 1972 [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 10]
    - O. Max Gardner Award, 1968
      Addition 2007
      [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 14]
    - O. Max Gardner Award, 1972 [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 11]
    - O. Max Gardner Award- Correspondence, 1972 [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 12]
    - Outstanding Extension Service Award, 1973 [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 13]
    - Certificate of Appreciation, 1979 [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 14]
    - Zobel Endowment for International Forestry Studies, 1998 [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 15]
    - Zobel Endowment for Industrial Forestry Studies, 1998
      Addition 2007
      [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 15]
    - Zobel Endowment for International Forestry Studies, 2003 [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 16]
    - Zobel Endowment for International Forestry Studies, 2003
      Addition 2007
      [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 16]
    - Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal, 2004
      Addition 2007
      [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 17]
  - American Forestry Association, 1972-1985
    - Certificate of Appreciation, 1972 [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 17]
    - Bernard Fernow Award, 1985 [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 18]
  - Gamma Sigma Delta, 1965-2006
    - Certificate of Merit, 1965 [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 19]
    - International Award for Distinguished Service, 1981 [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 20]
    - Distinguished Achievements in Agriculture essay, 2006
      Addition 2007
      [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 18]
  - International Academy of Wood Science
    - Fellow, 1968 [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 21]
    - Outstanding Contribution Certificate, 1983 [MC 259 Box 14, Folder 22]
  - North Carolina Forestry Association
    - Governor's Award, 1964 [MC 259 Box 15, Folder 1]
    - Bicentennial Award, 1976 [MC 259 Box 15, Folder 2]
    - Man of the Year, 1982 [MC 259 Box 15, Folder 3]
  - Society of American Foresters
    - Barrington Moore Award, 1968 [MC 259 Box 15, Folder 4]
    - Fellow, 1969 [MC 259 Box 15, Folder 5]
    - William Schlict Memorial Medal, 1988 [MC 259 Box 15, Folder 6]
  - TAPPI
    - Fellow, 1973 [MC 259 Box 15, Folder 7]
    - Gold Medal, 1975 [MC 259 Box 15, Folder 8]
    - Gold Medal- Correspondence, 1975 [MC 259 Box 15, Folder 9]
    - Fifty Year Member, 2007
      Addition 2007
      [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 19]
  - Other Awards
    - Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Silviculture- Member, 1975 [MC 259 Box 15, Folder 10]
    - Forest Farmers Association- Forest Farmer Award, 1978 [MC 259 Box 15, Folder 11]
    - Wallenberg Prize- Nomination, 1978 [MC 259 Box 15, Folder 12]
    - Wallenberg Prize - Nomination, 1997
      Addition 2007
      [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 20]
    - Tar Heel of the Week, 1982 [MC 259 Box 15, Folder 13]
    - Retree International- Honorary Director, 1983 [MC 259 Box 15, Folder 14]
    - SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry- Honorary Doctorate, 1986 [MC 259 Box 15, Folder 15]
    - STORA Certificate, 1988 [MC 259 Box 15, Folder 16]
    - STORA Certificate, 1988
      Addition 2007
      [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 21]
    - Integer Award for Outstanding Agriculturalist in Latin America, 1994 [MC 259 Box 15, Folder 17]
    - Phi Beta Kappa, 2006
      Addition 2007
      [MC 259 Box 376, Folder 22]
[Return to Descriptive Summary]
MC 00259 Series 05: Books and Publications, 1948-2006

5 Boxes, 2.5 Linear Feet

This series contains publications written by Zobel. The first subseries, Books, does not actually contain Zobel's published books, but book contracts and correspondence with his publisher. The Publications subseries contains a "Publications Index," a list of Zobel's articles, which has been annotated by Zobel. All of the publications available in full text in the collection are marked with a red X on the Publications Index. The articles are arranged chronologically.

Additions were incorporated into this series in 2007.
- Books
  - Applied Forest Tree Improvement [MC 259 Box 16, Folder 1]
  - Applied Forest Tree Improvement [MC 259 Box 16, Folder 2]
  - Applied Tree Forest Improvement
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 366, Folder 1]
  - Growing Exotic Forests [MC 259 Box 16, Folder 3]
  - Growing Exotic Forests [MC 259 Box 16, Folder 4]
  - Growing Exotic Forests
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 377, Folder 2]
  - Wood Variation: Its Causes and Control [MC 259 Box 16, Folder 5]
  - Wood Variation: Its Causes and Control [MC 259 Box 16, Folder 6]
  - Wood Variation: Its Causes and Control [MC 259 Box 16, Folder 7]
  - Wood Variation: Its Cause and Control
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 377, Folder 3]
  - A Forestry Revolution: A History of Tree Improvement in the Southern United States [MC 259 Box 16, Folder 8]
  - A Forestry Revolution: A History of Tree Improvement in the Southern United States [MC 259 Box 16, Folder 9]
  - A Forestry Revolution: The History of Tree Improvement in the Southern United States
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 377, Folder 4]
  - Genetics of Wood Production [MC 259 Box 16, Folder 10]
  - Genetics of Wood Production [MC 259 Box 16, Folder 11]
  - Genetics of Wood Production
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 377, Folder 5]
  - Juvenile Wood in Forest Trees [MC 259 Box 16, Folder 12]
  - Juvenile Wood in Forest Trees [MC 259 Box 16, Folder 13]
  - Juvenile Wood in Forest Trees [MC 259 Box 16, Folder 14]
  - Juvenile Wood in Forest Trees
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 377, Folder 6]
  - List of Publications
    Addition 2007
    [MC 259 Box 377, Folder 7]

Guide to the Bruce J. Zobel Papers, 1937-2007

Collection Number MC 00259

Collection Information

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Scope and Content Note

Organization of Collection

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Detailed Description of the Collection

MC 00259 Series 01: Diaries, 1958-2006

MC 00259 Series 02: Correspondence, 1956-2006

MC 00259 Series 03: Speeches and Presentations, 1950-2005

MC 00259 Series 04: Biographical Information and Awards, circa 1939-2007

MC 00259 Series 05: Books and Publications, 1948-2006