Guide to the R. C. Bryant Silviculture Notebook and Materials, 1899, undated
Collection Number MSS 150
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Collection Information
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- Abstract:
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The R. C. Bryant silviculture notebook and materials consists of an 1899 notebook with handwritten notes and with a typed page titled, "Knowledge from the field of timberphysics desirable to silviculture," taped inside. In addition, there are photocopies of a silviculture study sheet and examination. These materials likely belonged to Bryant's son, Ralph Clement Bryant (1913 - 1994).
R. C. Bryant was the first person to receive a forestry degree in the United States. His son, Ralph Clement Bryant (1913 - 1994), was a Professor of Forestry at North Carolina State University for more than 25 years. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Yale University, and his Ph.D. from Duke University. He joined the North Carolina State University faculty in 1952. In 1970, the university recognized Bryant as an "outstanding teacher of the year." He was also a member Sigma Xi, Xi Sigma Pi, Alpha Zeta, the Society of American Foresters, the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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Descriptive Summary
- Repository
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North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center
- Creator
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Bryant, R. C.
- Title
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R. C. Bryant silviculture notebook and materials, 1899, undated
- Call Number
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MSS 150
- Extent
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1 folder
- Location
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For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff.
- Language of Material
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English
Information for Users
- Restrictions to Access
This collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.
- Acquisitions Information
Transferred from the Forest Resources Library, 1981 January 15
- Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], R. C. Bryant silviculture notebook and materials, MSS 150, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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Biographical Note
R. C. Bryant was the first person to receive a forestry degree in the United States. His son, Ralph Clement Bryant (1913 - 1994), was a Professor of Forestry at North Carolina State University for more than 25 years. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Yale University, and his Ph.D. from Duke University. He joined the North Carolina State University faculty in 1952. In 1970, the university recognized Bryant as an "outstanding teacher of the year." He was also a member Sigma Xi, Xi Sigma Pi, Alpha Zeta, the Society of American Foresters, the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Scope and Content Note
The R. C. Bryant silviculture notebook and materials consists of an 1899 notebook with handwritten notes and with a typed page titled, "Knowledge from the field of timberphysics desirable to silviculture," taped inside. In addition, there are photocopies of a silviculture study sheet and examination. These materials likely belonged to Bryant's son, Ralph Clement Bryant (1913 -1994).
Online Catalog Terms
- Forestry schools and education--United States.
- Silviculture.
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