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Introduction
This research guide highlights archival resources related to the history of Forests and Forestry in British Columbia available at the Rare Books and Special Collections Library at the University of British Columbia. Records from forestry companies, individuals connected to forests and the forestry industry, and organizations concerned with forests and forestry in British Columbia are included. In addition, materials related to the forest history of British Columbia available digitally and at other repositories have been included in the guide.
Cash, Jack. “High Rigger with the Top of the Tree Just Beginning to Fall Down.” P. N.p., 1900. Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. MacMillan Bloedel Limited fonds. RBSC-ARC-1343-BC-1930-523-746. https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/macmillan/items/1.0349984. MacMillan Bloedel Limited Fonds.
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