Verne Lester Harper Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 299

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The Harper Papers include materials pertaining to the International Union of Societies of Foresters from 1964 to 1974, and to the 15th Congress of the International Union of Forestry Research Organizations held in Gainesville, Florida, in 1971. There are also papers related to his service with the University of Florida and with the U.S. Forest Service.

Dates

Creation: 1936-1980

Creator

Harper, V. L. (Verne Lester), 1902-1997. (Person)

Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

Verne Lester Harper was born August 13, 1902 in Monroe, South Dakota. He moved to Florida in 1927 to take employment as a forestry research scientist with the U.S. Forest Service at Starke and Lake City (1927-1935).He served as Deputy Chief for Research with the U.S. Forest Service from 1951-1966. He became a professor of forestry with the University of Florida in 1966 and retired in 1972 with emeritus status. He died in 1997.

Extent

2.5 Linear feet (6 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Correspondence and other papers pertaining to Verne L. Harper's activities with the United States Forestry Service, the International Union of Societies of Foresters and the University of Florida.