Emmett A. Conway papers
Scope and Content
The Emmett A. Conway papers span from 1954 to 1971 and contain records from EAC's career in forestry. The records include business and personal correspondence; Ohio University Research Institute reports and program proposals on forestry and timber; brochures and reports from national and state parks; publications; copies of United States Department of Agriculture reports; and EAC's family history.
Dates
- Creation: 1954-1971
Creator
- Conway, Emmett A., Sr. (Person)
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Biography of Emmett A. Conway, Sr.
Emmett A. Conway, Sr. (EAC), received bachelors and masters degrees in forestry and conservation from the University of Michigan. In 1941, EAC became a Forest Ranger of Lake Hope Park and Zaleski State Forest. He switched to forestry research in 1948 to make a timber inventory and suggest management plans. In 1951 EAC became manager of the McArthur Division of D. B. Frampton & Co., the first modern lumber company in Southeastern Ohio. EAC also assisted in the creation of the Vinton Furnace Forest Experimental Station of the U.S. Forest Service. He joined Ohio University in 1964 and became director of the Resource Development Section of the Development Planning Institute. His work involved research in industrial and tourism planning. EAC's official retired in 1976.
Extent
2 cubic feet (2 Hollinger boxes, 1 record center carton)
Abstract
The Emmett A. Conway papers span from 1954 to 1971 and contain records from EAC's career in forestry.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection remains in its original arrangement.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Conway, Emmett A. (Person)
- Ohio University. Development Planning Institute. Resource Development Section (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Emmett A. Conway papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University Archives staff.
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
