Diary, 1920 May 1-November 1, 1924 March 22-October 29

File — Box: 3, Volume: 8

Identifier: II

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This diary contains two separate sets of entries. The first records Woodbury's final days with the Forest Service. His work from May to November was much the same as that done since he began his position in the Richfield office. He did, however, help with the construction of the Mill Creek road. Woodbury resigned from the Forest Service on November 1 in order to return to St. George and work his father's farm. The second group of entries, dating from 1924, concern Woodbury's work as Agricultural Inspector in the St. George area (see the following book for description).

30 June 1920. "Word was received this morning of the consolidation of the Fishlake-Fillmore and we spent most of the day making plans..."
13 July. "Mineral Products Co. at Alunite reported a fire in Bear Hole. I made immediate arrangements to have men from the mine go up to it. I then got Baldwin on the phone and he left immediately with a bunch of men for Alunite in auto."
16 September. "Raphael arrived [in Richfield]. Had some discussion with him. Told him I was going to resign and go back to Dixie to work my father's farm."
19 October. "In the evening, the other members of the service here gave a party for me as a farewell and presented me with a signet ring as a token of remembrance of the friendly relations had with the other officers. Mr. Raphael made a presentation speech expressing his appreciation of the close and intimate relations during the 10 yrs. we had worked together (or nearly so) in the Forest Service. In return, I expressed my deepest appreciation of the honor and the friendly intimacy that had grown up in the Service, expressed my regret at leaving the service."
21 Oct. "Filled out my resignation & wrote explanation of reasons for it."
1 Nov. "My resignation takes effect tonight."

Dates

1920 May 1-November 1
1924 March 22-October 29

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