| Fred Wilson Besley Collection |
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Various forestry articles and documents. One article written for American Forests (Vol. 62, no. 10, October 1956), titled "Maryland's First State Forester", reviews the career of Fred W. Besley. Another article from the same issue of American Forests is titled "Forests and Parks in the Old Line State."
Original typed draft version of article "Maryland's First State Forester."
Copy of article: "The Profession of Forestry".
Chronological list of "Some Firsts in Forestry Degrees", which includes an entry concerning the honorary degree, Doctor of Science, being conferred on Fred W. Besley by the University of Maryland.
Listing of the "Largest Tree of Each Species in Maryland on Record", as of September 1, 1949.
Newspaper articles: Dec 1 1923, "Earning That First Dollar" written by Fred W. Besley and includes a photograph.
The News-Leader, Laurel, September 1957, "National Tree Champions", includes photograph of Dr. Besley.
The Sun Magazine, April 2 1972, "The Magnificent Wye Oak".
Photograph from magazine of largest tuliptree, located in Annapolis, MD.
Issue of "The Old Line Acorn", 50th Anniversary edition, March 1956, Vol. 13, no. 1. Quarterly newsletter published by the Department of Forests and Parks. Includes photographs from anniversary dinner honoring Fred Besley. |
