Fred Wilson Besley Collection

MSA SC 5929
Dates	1900-1999
Medium	original
Restrictions	Original is restricted from circulation.
Storage	Speccol Office
Description
Manuscript autobiography of Fred Besley (in Besley's hand), Maryland's first state forester, and a later typescript transcription of this same document. Besley's manuscript listing of his honors and awards also included. Additionally, the collection includes biographical information written by Besley family members, programs from testimonial and anniversary dinners, forestry articles, and photographs.
History
Gifted to the Maryland State Archives by Mr. Kirk P. Rodgers, a grandson of Fred Besley.