Diary, 1908 October 1-1909 January 4

File — Box: 2, Volume: 1

Identifier: II

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

On October 1, 1908, Angus M. Woodbury began work as an assistant ranger for the U. S. Forest Service in the Dixie National Forest. He was stationed in the west section of the Dixie Division with headquarters in St. George, Utah. Irving Huddle was supervisor of the Dixie Division and Woodbury's superior. Later James Jewell became supervisor.
Because of his experience in surveying and a talent as a draftsman, Woodbury was first put to work preparing and copying maps. Then, in early December he was transferred from St. George to the Pine Valley Ranger Station.
Included on the final pages of the diary are grocery supply lists and a record of property transferred to Woodbury by the previous ranger, J. Milton Moody. Most of his time at Pine Valley Ranger Station was spent getting acquainted with the local residents, issuing free-use and special-use permits, organizing the office, repairing the station, and patrolling the area for intermitted stock.
Included on the final pages of the diary are grocery supply lists and a record of property transferred to Woodbury by the previous ranger, J. Milton Moody. Most of his time at Pine Valley Ranger Station was spent getting acquainted with the local residents, issuing free-use and special-use permits, organizing the office, repairing the station, and patrolling the area for intermitted stock.
1 October, "Began work in the Forest Service, getting instructions, pasting large U. S. Map together and making a copy of Ariz. portion of Dixie National Forest."
14 November. "Attended mass meeting [in St. George] of citizens in interest of Forest Extension." The following day Woodbury prepared the minutes of this meeting, sending a copy to the Washington County News.
6 December. "Sunday. No Service. Went to meeting [at Pine Valley Church] and became acquainted with several of the people."

Dates

1908 October 1-1909 January 4

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