Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Ferguson, Claude, 1923-
- Abstract:
- The Deam Wilderness mss., 1963-1988, consists of papers collected by Claude Ferguson, Supervisor of the Hoosier National Forest, during the founding and designation process of the Charles C. Deam Wilderness as Indiana's only Federal Wilderness area.
- Extent:
- 3 Boxes
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Deam Wilderness mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Claude Ferguson, 1923-2006, was a forester, environmentalist, and Supervisor of the Hoosier National Forest from 1965-1971. After working for the U.S. Forest Service for over thirty years, Ferguson devoted himself to protecting the Hoosier National Forest from damage caused by off-road vehicles, as well as other conservationist causes. His efforts were instrumental in establishing the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area in 1982.
The Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area consists of 12,953 acres of land and 36 miles of trails located near Bloomington, Indiana. It is part of the Hoosier National Forest in south-central Indiana. To be classified as a Wilderness under federal law, an area must sustain a minimal human imprint, provide opportunities for unconfined recreation, encompass at least five thousand acres, and offer educational, scientific, or historical value. The Deam Wilderness is a popular destination for hiking, backpacking, and horseback riding.
- Scope and Content:
The Deam Wilderness mss., 1963-1988, consists of papers collected by Claude Ferguson, Supervisor of the Hoosier National Forest, during the founding and designation process of the Charles C. Deam Wilderness as Indiana's only Federal Wilderness area. The bulk of the materials are dated 1973-1982, from the approximate start of the formal designation process to approval of the bill by President Ronald Reagan.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquired: 2010
- Processing information:
Processed by Craig Simpson.
Completed in 2010
- Arrangement:
The collection is organized into the following series: I. Correspondence; II. Newspaper Clippings; III. Proposals; IV. Reports; V. Environmental Impact Statements; VI. State Records; VII. Federal Records; VIII. Writings; IX. Printed Materials; X. Fact Sheets; XI. Press Releases; XII. Minutes; XIII. Notes; XIV. Periodicals; XV. Miscellaneous Documentation; XVI. Maps.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks; ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility) (Box 3)
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- National parks and reserves--Indiana--Manuscripts.
Wilderness areas--Indiana--Manuscripts.
Environmental impact statements--Indiana--Hoosier National Forest.
Outdoor recreation--Indiana--Hoosier National Forest. - Names:
- Ferguson, Claude, 1923- --Manuscripts.
- Places:
- Charles C. Deam Wilderness (Ind.)--Manuscripts.
Hoosier National Forest (Ind.)--Manuscripts.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Deam Wilderness mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu