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Interviews recorded between 1979 and 1991 and concerning the history of Amherst Township during the first half of the 20th century. Topics include labour history, strikes and lockouts, trade unions, working conditions (tapes T-18, T-25, T-26, T-28, T-29, T-31, T-34, T-49, T-50), fisheries and the forest industry (T-73, T-74, T-75), coal mining and salt extraction, manufactoring (railcars) and shipping (T-12, T-17, T-19, T-20, T-33, T-76), and oth... Interviews recorded between 1979 and 1991 and concerning the history of Amherst Township during the first half of the 20th century. Topics include labour history, strikes and lockouts, trade unions, working conditions (tapes T-18, T-25, T-26, T-28, T-29, T-31, T-34, T-49, T-50), fisheries and the forest industry (T-73, T-74, T-75), coal mining and salt extraction, manufactoring (railcars) and shipping (T-12, T-17, T-19, T-20, T-33, T-76), and other subjects including rural and domestic life, commerce and transportation (T-12, T-14, T-17, T-26, T-30, T-46, T-47, T-58, T-62, T-87, T-95). English. Open. Part of collection indexed. Show more Show less

These interviews on forestry and logging contain material on conservation, woods safety, firefighting and the development of protective associations, old Minnesota logging camps, logging methods and machinery, and the development of the Paul Bunyan legends. Impressions of H. L. Mencken are included as are impressions of George S. Long and other lumberman.

Established by real estate broker Charles Noyes in honor of his second wife, the Noyes Foundation evolved from a family foundation supporting scholarships for minority students into one of the leading and most innovative funders in the fields of environmental activism and reproductive rights. Its works in sustainable agriculture, water policy, and tropical ecology mark it as a highly focused and cutting-edge funder. Interviews were conducted by R... Established by real estate broker Charles Noyes in honor of his second wife, the Noyes Foundation evolved from a family foundation supporting scholarships for minority students into one of the leading and most innovative funders in the fields of environmental activism and reproductive rights. Its works in sustainable agriculture, water policy, and tropical ecology mark it as a highly focused and cutting-edge funder. Interviews were conducted by Ronald J. Grele with members of the staff and board of the Foundation. These interviews provide a history of the evolution of the program of the Foundation as well as insight into the history of family philanthropy and the larger philanthropic community. Show more Show less