%xmlchars; ]> mss00150 Guide to the R. C. Bryant silviculture notebook and materials, 1899, undated Processed by: Special Collections Staff;machine-readable finding aid created by: Dawne E. Howard North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center 2005 Machine-readable finding aid derived from xml authoring program Finding aid written in English. Guide to the R. C. Bryant Silviculture Notebook and Materials, 1899, undated MSS 150 North Carolina State University Libraries Special Collections Research Center &ncsuaddr; Special Collections Staff Dawne E. Howard, 2005 November Descriptive Summary North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center Bryant, R. C. R. C. Bryant silviculture notebook and materials, 1899, undated MSS 150 1 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. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff. 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

 Copyright Notice &ncsucpyrt; 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. Related Material Ralph Clement Bryant Biographical File, UA 50.3