| Walter J. Damtoft Collection | ||||
| M2011.06.04 | ||||
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Writing: Speeches, Publications and Newspaper Articles |
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| Box | Publications | Date | Description | Full Text |
| 4 | 01 | n.d. | "Research Aspects of Forest Growth," Outline by Walter J. Damtoft. n.d. [5 pages] | YES |
| 4 | 02 | n.d. | "The Forest Nursery and Forest Protection," Why a forest nursery? Because of the carelessness of man !!!!" by Walter Julius Damtoft, [Short article for The Champion Fibre Co., Log. [1 page] | |
| 4 | 03 | n.d. | "The Development of the Pulp and Paper Industry in North Carolina as a Stimulus to Agriculture" by W. J. Damtoft from the Agricultural and Industrial Development of Western North Carolina | YES |
| 4 | 04 | n.d. |
"Report to the Champion Fibre Company on its Reforestation Policy and
Plans" by Walter J. Damtoft for the Forestry Champion Fibre Co. Policy & Plans |
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| 4 | 05 | n.d. | [No Title] Talk to the Asheville Civitan Club of Conservation and Development of the State of North Carolina, with Emphasis on Forests by Walter J. Damtoft | |
| 4 | 06 | n.d. | [No Title] History of the North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development by Walter J. Damtoft | |
| 4 | 07 | 1921 | "Minimum Silvicultural &
Protective Requirements from Standpoint of the Timberland Owner," by W. J.
Damtoft. Paper delivered before Southern Appalachian Section of the
Society of American Foresters at Asheville, N.C., October 29, 1921.
[Note attached from Damtoft to Robertson: " Mr. R. B. R, Possibly of
interest! Please return. At this meeting committee appointed to
review Gov. recommendations -- make suggestions, etc. --- as follows:
Dr. Js. Hyde Pratt -- Chapel Hill [5 pages] |
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| 4 | 08 | 1923 | Talk for the Rotary Club Meeting, Asheville, N.C., December 20, 1923, by Walter Julius Damtoft. [3 pages] | YES |
| 4 | 09 | 1923 | "Actividades de Una Gran Compania Maderrero - Papelera y Sus Relaciones con los Trabajos de un Ingeniero Forestal," by W. J. Damtoft, Forestal de la 'Champion Fibre Co." de Canton, Carolina del Norte. Traduccion de Ricardo Rodriguez M. Estudiante de Foresteria. Spring, 1923. [See below. Item is not transcribed here. See the original English version, below] | |
| 4 | 10 | 1923 | "Activities of a Large Pulp and Lumber Company and Relations of a Forest Engineer Thereto," by W. J. Damtoft, forester, Champion Fibre Co. -- n.d. [Note in red at top, right: Spring 1923] [8 pages] | |
| 4 | 11 | 1923 | "Forestry in its Relation to Watershed Protection," delivered by W. J. Damtoft at the Second Southern Appalachian Water-Power Corporation. Asheville, N.C., June, 1923. Note attached from W. J. Damtoft to Reuben Robertson: " Mr. RBR: Think perhaps you might want to scan this. Please return. Only copy I have. W. J. D." [9 pages] | YES |
| 4 | 12 | 1924 | "In re 'Utilization Forest Products Conference' called by The Secretary of Agriculture" by Walter J. Damtoft from November 1924 | |
| 4 | 13 | 1925 | "History of the Forestry Movement: Its Present Important Issues," by Walter J. Damtoft. Delivered before Current Literature Club of Asheville, November 5, 1925, at home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gennett. [13 pages] | |
| 4 | 14 | 1926 | "Meeting of Southern Forestry Congress Stresses Important Value of Farm Woodlands to the South: They Are Of Especially Great Value to North Carolina," by Walter J. Damtoft for the Farmers' Federation News, January or February, 1926. [Letter addressed to James G. K. McClure, Jr., attached. Dated January 7, 1928.] [2 pages] | YES |
| 1926 | "Scientific Work Being Done at Canton to Replace Barren Slopes in W.N.C. With Trees: W. J. Damtoft, Chief Forester of Champion Fibre Company, Has Nursery of Future Forests," by Gay W. Allen, Asheville Times, Sunday, July 17, 1926 [?] | copyright | ||
| 4 | 15 | 1926 | "The Champion Fibre Company and Reforestation," by W. J. Damtoft, Forester. Published in the North Carolina Teacher, February, 1926. Also published in the Forestry Almanac and in pamphlet form by the C.F. Co. [The Champion Fibre Company]. [4 pages] | copyright |
| 4 | 16 | 1926 | "Organizing for Forest Management in the Southern Appalachians," by W. J. Damtoft, Forester - the Champion Fibre Company, Canton, N.C., January 1926. [Note at top of page: Read before meeting of Woodlands Section of A P & P C by One Porter (?)] [8 pages] | YES |
| 1926 | "Report to the Champion Fibre Company on its Reforestation Policy and Plans" [8 pages] May 29, 1926 | |||
| 4 | 17 | 1927 | "South Carolina Inaugurates System of Forest Protection: A North Carolina Industry First to Co-operate with South Carolina Commission," by W. J. Damtoft. [Note at bottom: "Copy to: Asheville Citizen, Asheville Times. Canton, N.C., Aug. 31, 1927, W. J. Damtoft. ] [1 page] | YES |
| 4 | 18 | 1927 | "Radio Talks on Forestry: The Pulp and Paper Industry in Relation to Forestry," by W. J. Damtoft, Forester, The Champion fibre company, Canton, N.C.. Broadcast from Station WWNC, Asheville, NC. June 13, 1927, under the auspices of the Southern Appalachian Section, Society of American Foresters. [8 pages] | YES |
| 1928 | "Memorandum for the President, the Champion Fibre Company" January 19, 1928 | YES | ||
| 4 | 19 | 1929 | "The Agricultural and Industrial Development of Western North Carolina: The Pulp Industry in Western North Carolina As An Aid to Farm Relief," by Walter J. Damtoft, Forester of The Champion Fibre Company for the Asheville-Citizen Times Series, 1929. [Two copies of 3 pages each] | YES |
| 4 | 20 | 1932 | "Some Notes on Reforestation," by Walter Julius Damtoft. Published March, 1932 in the Farmers' Federation News. Handed to Harry Roth, 2/25/32. A history of The Champion Fibre Company, written in November of 1931 [probably by Charles S. Bryand, Secretary & Treasurer] accompanied the copy handed to the Farmers' Federation News by Damtoft. [3 pages and 3 pages of history] | copyright |
| 4 | 21 | 1932 | "Lest We Forget," by Walter Julius Damtoft for the Farmers' Federation News, August 1932. [1 page] | YES |
| 4 | 22 | 1932 | "Forest Conservation in Relation to the Pulp and Paper Industry," paper delivered before the Central States Forestry congresses, Louisville, Kentucky, November 17, 1932, by Walter Julius Damtoft, Forester, The Champion Fibre Company. [7 pages] | YES |
| 4 | 23 | 1932 | "The Great Smoky Mountain National Park," by Walter J. Damtoft for The Log, Vol. XV, No. 3, April 1932. The Log was "Published by 'The Champion Family' as a Symbol of the Cooperation and Good Fellowship Existing at the Plant of the Champion Fibre Company, Canton, North Carolina." Described the mixed feelings of the company when large portions of the forests held by Champion were selected by the Federal Commission for inclusion in the new National Parks. The actions of the Weeks Law says Damtoft, ..."created in the minds of the management of The Champion Fibre Company a mixed feeling of pride and of fear.... They feared lest the price which it would be necessary for them to place on this forest in order to protect their own interests and those of thousands of loyal co-workers might arouse the criticism of the public..." [Includes, part of draft, and published pages] | |
| 4 | 24 | 1933 | "Conservation and Development of Forest Resources in Western N.C." by W. J. Damtoft, Assistant Secretary Champion Fibre Company for Carolina Magazine. June, 1933. Contains early photographs for the Champion Fibre Company and their mill and forests. | |
| 4 | 24 | 1933 | "Conservation and Development of Forest Resources in Western N.C." by W. J. Damtoft, Assistant Secretary Champion Fibre Company for Carolina Magazine. June, 1933. Original copy of above publication. [5 pages] | |
| 4 | 25 | (1933) | "Conservation and Development of Natural Resources in the Tennessee River Valley," by Walter J. Damtoft. A 4 page paper for an unknown audience that addresses the early T.V.A. work in the Tennessee River Valley and the purchase of land for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park which caused Champion "... some inconvenience. However, the knowledge that its efforts in behalf of conservation have resulted in preserving, for the enjoyment of all the people, one of the most fascinating recreational area and interesting botanical museums on the American continent has been a source of joy and satisfaction." n.d. [probably 1933] | |
| 4 | 26 | 1933 | "The Step-Child of the Farm," by Walter J. Damtoft. An article "Requested by Farmers' Federation News, August 1933. [3 pages] | copyright |
| 4 | 27 | 1934 | "The Farmer and Organized Effort to Develop A State Forestry Program," by Walter J. Damtoft for the Farmers' Federation News, December 14, 1934. [3 pages] | copyright |
| 4 | 28 | 1934 | Talk delivered by Walter J. Damtoft upon presentation of flags to Haywood County Courthouse, June 1934. | |
| 4 | 29 | 1934 | "Forest Conservation in Relation to The Pulp Industry," a paper "Delivered before Central States Forestry Congress, May 30, 1934, by Walter J. Damtoft. [Note attached to Reuben Robertson: "I did not have opportunity to obtain your approval of this before it was delivered. I hope that there is nothing in it of which you disapprove. W. J. D." Robertson replied, "Good Work! RBR. Also, program for the Congress is attached. | |
| 4 | 30 | 1934 | "Public Cooperation and Control with Relation to Private Forest Land: From the Viewpoint of a Forester in Private Employ," by Walter J. Damtoft, Forester and Assistant Secretary of The Champion [Paper] and Fibre Company, delivered before the Appalachian Section of the Society of American Foresters, at Statesville, N.C. January 5, 1934. [9 pages] [2 copies] | |
| 4 | 31 | 1934 | Talk to Canton Chamber of Commerce, 4/24/1934. and handwritten note to Mr. Robertson dated 4/26/1934 | |
| 4 | 1936 | [No title] Talk to the Asheville Civitan Club on the Department of Conservation and Development of the State of North Carolina, with emphasis on forests, by Walter J. Damtoft. n.d. [probably 1936] Jack Deshler presiding at the Club meeting. | ||
| 4 | 32 | 1936 | "Notes on the New Plant of the Champion Paper and Fibre Company Near Houston, Texas," author not identified, but likely by Walter Julius Damtoft, 1936. [4 pages] | |
| 4 | 33 | 1936 | "First Modern Pulp Mill to be Established in Texas Now Under Construction Along the Houston Ship Channel by the Champion Paper and Fibre Company of Hamilton, Ohio." by Walter J. Damtoft. Article published in the Houston Port Authority Magazine, April 6, 1936.[?] | copyright |
| 4 | 34 | 1936 | "Closer Integration of Farm and Factory Made Possible by the Pulp Industry," by Walter Julius Damtoft, for the Dallas News, April 1936. [3 pages] | copyright |
| 4 | 35 | 1936 | "An Outline of the Development of The Champion Paper and Fibre Company Now Constructing a Modern Pulp Mill at Pasadena, Texas," by Walter J. Damtoft, Assistant Secretary [Champion Paper and Fibre Company], April, 6, 1936. [Not published] | |
| 4 | 36 | 1937 | Copy and letter to Victor M. Schoffelmayer, Agricultural Editor, The Dallas Morning News, Dallas, Texas, April 12gh, 1937 regarding data on pulp wood operations as affected by agriculture. Included published article of 1934 "A Sound Program of State Forestry," by Walter J. Damtoft which details the cooperation of the North Carolina Forestry Association with the Farmers Federation of western North Carolina. The copy included "An Industrial Forest Policy in Western North Carolina, Issued by the Champion Fibre Company, Canton, N.C.) published in 1927 and written by unknown author [Damtoft ?]. | |
| 4 | 37 | 1937 | Paper "Delivered at breaking of ground for new Presbyterian Church, 3/27/37. [Presbyterian Church in Canton, N.C. ?] By Walter J. Damtoft, March 27, 1937. | |
| 4 | 38 | 1937 | "New Industrialism in the
Mountains," by W. J. Damtoft. Delivered at a Seminar on Mountain
Life in the Big Smokies conducted by Presbyterian Board of National
Missions at Asheville Normal and Teachers College on July 30,
1937. [Damtoft stood in for Reuben B. Robertson who was invited to speak
to the gathering. ] [11 pages] Damtoft closes his remarks with
the following conviction: |
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| 4 | 39 | 1938 | "Greeting -- Annual Banquet of Canton Chamber of Commerce, June 14, 1938." Walter J. Damtoft precedes and introduces the Governor of North Carolina, Clyde R. Hoey. | |
| 4 | 40 | 1938 | Outline of Talk Delivered before Art Conference at Blue Ridge, N.C. Thursday, August 4, 1938, by Walter J. Damtoft. Note: "Blue Ridge" possibly refers to the campus of Black Mountain College which was located in the Blue Ridge Assembly buildings at Blue Ridge, N.C. just east of Asheville, N.C. in 1938 prior to their move to the Lake Eden location. No mention of the audience is made in the paper. An additional paper written by Champion chief chemist, F. V. Doutt on January 7, 1938 is attached to Damtoft's outline. It covers the the special elements of book paper.] | |
| 4 | 41 | 1939 | "The Pulp and Paper Industry in
Relation to an Import Community Resource Dialogue" -- Radio Broadcast -- Station WWNC, Asheville, N.C., February 11, 1939, 9 pm, by Walter J. Damtoft. [9 pages] "Being the first of a series
of programs to make the public conscious of the Engineers' contribution
to the development of Western North Carolina. Sponsored by the
Engineers' Club of Western North Carolina. |
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| 4 | 42 | 1939 | "The Champion Paper and Fibre Company Canton Division: Brief History and Description of Activities," N.C. Hostesses & Hosts at N.C. booth at New York World's Fair, April 12, 1939, by Walter J. Damtoft. | |
| 4 | 43 | 1939 | "The Champion Paper and Fibre Company Canton Division, Canton, North Carolina: Brief History," by W. J. Damtoft, September 7, 1939. [Material for Dr. Archibald Henderson of Chapel Hill "who is writing a five volume history" of North Carolina.] | |
| 4 | 44 | 1939 | Broadcast brief for script, Texas, 4/12/39 see file in Thea's office under CRUTE for details. "Basic information for broadcast from a Stounton station - sponsored by a mortician." by Walter J. Damtoft, April 12, 1939. [Describes history and processes of Canton mill.] | |
| 4 | 45 | 1939 | "Industry and Commerce," prepared by W.J.D. May 8, 1939 in anticipation of having to substitute for R.B.R [Reuben R. Robertson] in program of Canton Woman's Club 5/9/39 --- not delivered.] | |
| 4 | 46 | 1939 | Radio transcript: Salute to: Champion Paper and Fibre Company, by the Fogle-West Company of Houston in series, 'The Parade of the Pioneers,' on KTRH radio station. Prepared by Walter J. Damtoft for on-air presentation by John Paul Goodwin on May 4, 1939. [On The Giezendanner Company Advertising copy and note attached by Reuben Robertson to Damtoft: " Free advertising -- not bad -- Has Alex Jr. seen this? (File: Dope from WJD)] {Includes some text from item #44] | |
| 4 | 47 | 1939 | "PAPER The Medium for Human Relation in Commerce, Industry and Society" by Walter J. Damtoft Poster used in connection with Paper Festival, Savannah, Ga., April 1939 | |
| 4 | 48 | 1940 | "Will any Form of Regulation Solve the Problem of Lumber Supply, Permanency of Labor, Rural Communities and Land Use?," by W. J. Damtoft. Delivered at Annual Meeting of Society of American Foresters, Washington, D.C., December 21, 1940. [Note attached from Reuben Robertson: " Very Good!" [2 copies] | |
| 4 | 49 | 1940 | Speech before the Engineers Club of Charlotte, October 18, 1940 by Walter J. Damtoft. | |
| 4 | 50 | n.d. 1940? |
"Closer Integration of Farm and Factory Made Possible by the Pulp Industry," n.d. Walter J. Damtoft. | |
| 4 | 51 | 1941 | Speech delivered by W. J. Damtoft, May 3, 1941 at the Meeting of N.C. Forestry Association, Pinehurst, N.C.. [9 pages] | |
| 4 | 52 | 1941 | Outline of talk given to the Asheville Rotary Club by Walter J. Damtoft, August 7, 1941. [Note in margin: "Pulping may be considered a refining process, taking the raw material and reducing it to a uniform substance -- just as the blast furnace takes iron ore and produces a uniform grade of pig iron. Paper making is a manufacturing process which takes pulp as its raw material and makes a 'tailor-made' product."] | |
| 4 | 53 | 1942 | "Message by President W. J. Damtoft to the Southern Pulpwood Conservation Association at its Third Annual Meeting at Atlanta, Georgia, January 28, 1942." | |
| 4 | 54 | 1942 | "Report of Committee on Conservation and Operation Delivered at the Annual Meeting of the American Pulpwood Association at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City, February 19, 1942 [by W. J. Damtoft] | |
| 1942 | Letter to Sherman Fairchild from Walter J. Damtoft regarding North Carolina spruce stands | |||
| 4 | 55 | 1943 | Proposal to make the port of Wilmington for regular steamship service | |
| 4 | 56 | 1943 | Report to the Committee on War Industrial Coordination Covering Activities Between Our Last Meeting and the President May 12, 1943 [2 copies] | |
| 1943 | The Minuets of Meeting of the Governor's Committee on War Industrial Coordination. Raleigh, NC 1943 | |||
| 1943 | Letter from General Traffic Manager: June 3, 1943. In reference to the action as taken by Governor's Committee on War Industrial development of ports and steamship lines in North Carolina. | |||
| 1943 | Report on the Development of the Port of Wilmington. Includes two letters to J. T. Heirs, one to H. T. Ratliff - Hamilton, one from H. T. Ratliff, and one from J. T. Heirs | |||
| 4 | 57 | 1944 | "Report of President W. J. Damtoft of the Southern Pulpwood Conservation Association," at its Annual Meeting at the Atlanta-Biltmore Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia, February 2nd, 1944. [Published in American Forest Products, ?] Note at top: "If contractor or land owner does not cooperate -- contract not renewed"] | |
| 4 | 58 | 1944 | "Transcript of Introduction of Mr. Harry Straus at Banquet of Pulp and Paper Mill Superintendent's Association at Greenville, South Carolina, October 28, 1944, by W. J. Damtoft. | |
| 4 | 59 | 1946-47 | Untitled talk given to farmers in Waynesville, N.C. in Winter of 1946-47 [Paper contains many revisions and inserts] | |
| 4 | 60 | 1946 | "The Champion Paper and Fibre Company: Company History," WPL, December 23, 1946 | |
| 1946 ? | The Champion Paper and Fibre Company Canton Division: Brief History and Description of Activities, " n.d. [1946 ? by W. J. Damtoft ?] | |||
| 4 | 61 | 1946 | "Substance of Testimony in Support of Appropriation for Forest Fire Protection," presented to North Carolina Advisory Budget Commission, October 3, 1946, by W. J. Damtoft. [2 copies] | |
| 4 | 62 | 1947 | "Leisure Time in Relation to State Parks and Recreational Areas," Substance of a talk delivered by W. J. Damtoft to the Asheville Civitan Club, October 1, 1947. [2 copies] | |
| 4 | 63 | 1948 | Outline for talk in Series, "From Forest to Finished Product," delivered by W. J. Damtoft, February 16 and February 18, 1948. | |
| 4 | 64 | 1949 | "Response of W. J. Damtoft to Address of Welcome by Mayor Dills of Morehead City to Board of Conservation and Development," July 25, 1949. [2 copies] | |
| 4 | 65 | 1949 | "The Pulp and Paper Industry in the Economic Life of the South," by W. J. Damtoft before the meeting of the Southeast Shippers Advisory Board, Grove Park Inn, Asheville, North Carolina. September 15, 1949. | |
| 4 | 66 | 1949 | Speech to Public Lands House of Representatives on May 21, 1949 | |
| 4 | 67 | 1949 | "The Pulp and Paper Industry in
the Economic Life of the South," in Proceedings of Eighty-Seventh
Meeting of the Southeast Shipper Advisory Board, September 15, 1949,
[Grove Park Inn], Asheville, N.C. [Proceedings issued September 29.
1949] [Contains information on employment in the pulp and paper industry, the progress made in the technique and economics of pulping Southern Pines, the developments in the packaging industry with regard to use of wood fiber, and the work of Dr. Herty in the experimental laboratory at Savannah, Georgia. In the same issue are reports on freight hauled by various rail lines, the progress of freight claims and criminal activity abatement, particularly on the Southern Railway line. Reports of various other committees of the Southeast Shipper.] The index for the Meeting follows: Addresses "Railroad Operating Methods - 1949 Style," by Mr. D. W. Brosnan, General Manager, Central Lines, Southern Railway System, Knoxville, Tenn. "The Pulp and Paper Industry in the Economic Life of the South," by Mr. Walter J. Damtoft, Assistant Secretary and Treasurer, The Champion Paper & Fiber Co., Canton, N.C. "Protection of Live and Property on the Railroads," by Mr. Luther A. Thomas, Assistant Vice President, Southern Railway System, Washington, D.C. "Textile Topics," by Dr. C. T. Murchison, President, Cotton Textile Institute, New York, N.Y. Attendance List "Courage" --- Remarks of General Chairman C. L. Denk, Jr., General Traffic Manager, Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills, Atlanta, Ga. Forecast of Commodity Carloading "National Prospectus," by Mr. C.R. Megee, Vice-Chairman, Car Service Division Association of American Railroads, Washington, D.C. Place and Date of Next Meeting Reports of : Commodity Committees Resolutions: Retirement of Mr. L. M. Betts, Manager, Railroad Relations, Car Service Division, Association of American Railroads, Washington, D.C. Featherbedding Rules on Railroads |
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| 4 | 68 | 1951 | "Fifty Years of Industrial Forestry Progress," by W. J. Damtoft before the Annual Meeting of the Southern Pulpwood Conservation Association, January 23, 1951. | |
| 4 | 69 | 1952 | "Summary of Papers on Forestry Which Were Delivered at North Carolina Conservation Congress at Raleigh, N.C. on the afternoon of November 17, 1952 by W. J. Damtoft, Vice-Chairman, Board of Conservation and Development and Chairman of Committee on Forestry. [Copy of Program, attached] | |
| 4 | 70 | 1952 | "Whither Welfare?" Essay for Pen and Plate Club, August 21, 1952 by W. J. Damtoft. [Note attached to "Mr. R" (Reuben Robertson, president if Champion Paper, Co.) in response to his critique attached to the essay which reads, "An excellent thought provoking paper --- obviously its too late to ask WHETHER WELFARE?". Damtoft responds: "Mr. R: This is not constructive. It is principally a warning of consequences when government 'goes into fields of service and control where no restrictive customs & principles operate.' It provoked a great deal of discussion --- that was its sole value." Dammie | |
| 4 | 71 | 1955 | "The Corporate Route?" Essay for Pen and Plate Club, March 17, 1955 by W. J. Damtoft. [2 copies] | |
| 4 | 72 | 1958 | Letter to W. J. Damtoft from Frank Heyward, Jr. dated August 19, 1958, accompanying a copy of "One Gets You Six!" by Frank Heyward Jr., published by Southern Pulpwood Conservation Association | |
| 4 | 73 | 1958 | "Report of the Second (1958) Meeting of the NORTH CAROLINA FOREST HISTORY COMMITTEE" by Walter J. Damtoft from December 19, 1958 | |
| 1959 | Letter to W. J. Damtoft from Robert M. Hanes on February 13, 1959 | |||
| 1959 | Memorial pamphlet for Robert M. Haynes [March 10, 1959] | |||
| 4 | 74 | 1960? | "Miracle in the Southern Forests: A Twenty-Five Year Record of Tree Production in the New South" published by Southern Pulpwood Conservation Association | |
| 4 | 75 | N.D | Acceptance speech handwritten on notepaper from Stafford Hotel, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. [Date and occasion of speech are unknown] | |
| 4 | 76 | 1959 | Memorial pamphlet for Robert M. Haynes, September 22, 1890 - March 10, 1959; the Wachovia | |