Papers of Maxwell Ralph Jacobs, 1929-1979 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 979451
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Jacobs, M. R. (Maxwell Ralph), 1905-1979
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1929-1979
- 5.5 m. (36 boxes).
- Summary:
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The papers have been arranged into the following series: 1. Correspondence, 1929-1969; Correspondents include Empire Forestry Association, W.F. Blakely, H.C. Foster, C.E. Lane Poole, J.H. Chinner, W.S. Kelly and R.N. Robertson. 2. Writings, 1939-1971; Typescripts of articles on silviculture and eucalyptus, including the "Growth habits of the eucalyptus". 3. Diaries and notebooks, 1961-1970. 4. Typescripts and notes for lectures on silviculture, 1936-1961. 5. Research files, mostly relating to silviculture, 1936-1961. 6. German and French research material, 1930-1932. 7. Overseas visits, 1958-1968. 8. Addresses and speeches, 1955-1976. 9. Conferences and meetings, 1946-1979. 10. Photographs, slides and negatives. 11. Printed material. 12. Miscellaneous drafts of writings by others.
- Biography/History:
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Silviculturist. Jacobs took up an appointment as a forest assessor in the Federal Capital Territory in 1926 and became chief forester in 1928. In 1941-1944 1944-1959 Principal lecturer in silviculture of the Australian Forestry School and from 1959 Director-General. His published works include "The growth habit of the Eucalyptus" (1955). After retirement in 1970 Jacobs became a consultant to several organisations, including the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 6336.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Finding aid (14 p.) available in Special Collections Reading Room, and on the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.ms-ms6336
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1929-1979
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- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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