A Harvard University Forest
- HF-ID: HF1907-01
- Category: Research Files
- Creator: Anonymous
- Date: April 1907
- Location: Harvard Forest
- Media: Paper
- Contents:
- Journal article in Woodland & Roadside. 1 File Folder. 8.5 inches x 11 inches.
- Keywords: economics, education and policy
- Abstract:
- Harvard University has recently received the gift of a noble forest tract of over two thousand acres, located chiefly in Petersham. Mr. James W. Brooks of Petersham sold the property and the purchase was made possible by the generosity of Mr. John S. Ames of North Easton.
- Adjoining lots and holdings aggregating between two and three hundred acres were also given outright by Mr. Brooks and Messrs. Edwin C. Dexter, Joseph C. Smith, Henry S. Bennett, Charles S. Waldo, William Simes and J.J. Higginson. It was noted the Messrs. Ames, Brooks, Dexter, Waldo and Simes are all members of the Massachusetts Forestry Association, which may therefore take a just pride as well as a deep interest in this benefaction. Professor Fisher gave a description of the property and what students would be studying.
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