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Contents of Archives Collection

The mission of the Archives is to collect, preserve and make accessible documentation of the history of SUNY ESF. To that extent, the Archives collection includes the following:

Audio-visual material used as teaching aids and public education: 125.6 cubic feet
(This includes slides, audio and visual recordings, and photographs)
Faculty and professional staff personal papers and publications: 130 cubic feet
SUNY ESF Theses and Dissertations: 252 cubic feet
Student work and publications, such as the Knothole and Empire Forester: 21 cubic feet
NYS Ranger School archival items dating 1912 through 2006: 52.5 cubic feet
(Note: Certain aspects of this collection are unavailable at this time. Please inquire with the archivist)

Highlights of the Archives collection

For more information on these and other parts of the Archives collection, contact archives@esf.edu or call 315-470-6719.

Papers of the College’s first dean, Dr. Hugh P. Baker

Along with papers related to the establishment of the College of Forestry at Syracuse University, the Archives has in its collection speeches given by Dr. Baker, as well as his marketing tools for the College of Forestry. Also included in the collection are scrapbooks compiled by Dr. Baker aimed at showing students and visitors visual interpretations of forestry.

Early recorded public service announcements about forestry and the College

The Department of Forest Extension was responsible for educating the public about forestry and conservation concerns. The department accomplished this by recording public service announcements, as well as appearing on radio broadcasts to talk about the study and profession of forestry. Department of Extension members appeared on radio stations WSYR and WGY, out of Schenectady. Included in this collection are the shows “The Forestry Journal” and “Tree Time,” as well as general public service announcements. The original recordings are in the process of being converted to .wav files and burned onto CDs to help with preservation and accessibility.

Roosevelt Wild Life Station photograph collection

Part of the Archives audio-visual collection includes photographs from the Roosevelt Wild Life Station. Originally housed at the station, these photos were acquired by the Archives in 1983 in order to ensure their proper care and storage. The photos in the collection depict excursions and research conducted for the purpose of studying wild life and wild life conservation.

Photographic history of SUNY ESF

The Archives contains 5 cubic feet of photographs taken by past deans, professors and other members of the ESF community. These photos are a visual representation of the College of Forestry, its community and its activities. Some of the subjects represented in the collection include Summer Camp, Student Activities, China, California, Utilization, and many more. The conversion to digital format of these photographs is almost complete.