Institute of Forest Genetics Oral Histories 2001

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Creator
Institute of Forest Genetics (U.S.)
Size
0.5 linear feet (1 card Box)
Call number
MC 00186
Access to materials

Access to oral histories will require production of use copies.

The Institute of Forest Genetics Oral Histories consist of oral history videos, in cd format, from scientists, technicians, former student interns, and sabbatical visitors who worked at the Institute over its (then) 75 years of existence.

The Institute of Forest Genetics is part of the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station. The Institute of Forest Genetics began on its present site in 1925 and was donated to the Forest Service in 1935. As the first and oldest research station devoted to investigation of forest genetic resources, the Institute of Forest Genetics led the world in development of knowledge and technique in the field. Their mission is to develop and communicate science needed to sustain forest ecosystems and their benefits to society.

Biographical/historical note

The Institute of Forest Genetics is part of the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station. The Institute of Forest Genetics began on its present site in 1925 and was donated to the Forest Service in 1935. As the first and oldest research station devoted to investigation of forest genetic resources, the Institute of Forest Genetics led the world in development of knowledge and technique in the field. Their mission is to develop and communicate science needed to sustain forest ecosystems and their benefits to society.

Scope/content

The Institute of Forest Genetics Oral Histories consist of oral history videos, in cd format, from scientists, technicians, former student interns, and sabbatical visitors who worked at the Institute over its (then) 75 years of existence.

Arrangement

This collection has not yet undergone full archival processing; materials are arranged in order received.

Use of these materials

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The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.

This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which North Carolina State University assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Institute of Forest Genetics Oral Histories, MC 00186, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Source of acquisition

Donated by The Institute of Forest Genetics 2009. (Accession no. 2009-0173)

Processing information

Processed by Judy Allen Dodson, 2009 December

Encoded by Judy Allen Dodson, 2009 December

Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.
Video CDs containing oral history 2001
Card box 1
Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.
Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

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Access to oral histories will require production of use copies.

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Mailing address:
Special Collections Research Center
Box 7111
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7111

Phone: (919) 515-2273

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Institute of Forest Genetics Oral Histories, MC 00186, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Use of these materials

The nature of the NC State University Libraries' Special Collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The NC State University Libraries claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials.

The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.

This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which North Carolina State University assumes no responsibility.