Forestry, 1916 - 1929

1916 June 9 American Forestry Association Meeting and Dinner Reading, PA notes that Berks and Philadelphia are among the leaders in Pennsylvania in promotion of forestry and conservation, one of the earliest forestry associations was organized in 1886 in Philadelphia. Berks County Conservation Association speech (26 typed pages) 1917 June 21 Summer conference of the Chamber of Commerce of Pittsburgh notes the history of Pennsylvania forestry adding that the 1886 founding of one of the earliest forestry associations in the residence of Mrs. Brinton Coxe 1917 December 10 Annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Forestry Association notes how regiments of foresters enrolled for service in the war in England and France ???? October 30 Allentown’s Arbor Day (Drinker is still Lehigh’s President) Col. Harry C. Trexler presiding, Drinker’s Address mentions Allen Park, Fountain Park, River Front Park, West Park, quotes Douglas Malloch’s poem about an old woodsman, reports on U.S. progress in forestry (10 typed pages) 1929 June 25 Bethlehem, Drinker as president emeritus of Pennsylvania Forestry Association extends thanks for invitation to return to Bethlehem remarks on the State’s timber production