An illustrated 1942 booklet from Michigan State College detailing the history and function of log marks used in Michigan’s pine lumber era.
Details
• Measurements: 9 x 6 x 0.25 inches
• Format: Softcover booklet, staple-bound
• Page count: approx. 90 pages
• Publisher: Michigan State College, Agricultural Experiment Station
• Year: January 1942 (First printing)
• Authors: Clifford Allen (State Supervisor), Harold Titus
• Genre: Michigan History / Logging Industry
• Series: Memoir Bulletin No. 4
• Historical context: Produced under the Work Projects Administration; explores Michigan’s logging operations and the log marks identifying timber companies.
• Suggested uses: Research, historical reference, display, gift for Michigan or forestry enthusiasts
• Printing location: East Lansing, Michigan
Condition Grade: Very Good
Notes:
Tight binding and clean pages. Minor edge wear to cover, typical of age. Several “Supplied by Michigan State University” stamps throughout remain legible. Includes an inserted letter dated May 11, 1967 from Henry A. Huber, Extension Specialist in Forest Products.
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Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Collector’s Note
Issued during World War II, Michigan Log Marks documents one of the most distinctive traditions of Michigan’s lumbering heritage—the system of marks used to identify timber ownership during the great pine harvest.
Compiled under the WPA, it preserves rare visual and textual records of early 20th-century forestry. A remarkable addition for collectors of regional history, WPA publications, or Great Lakes lumber lore.
Provenance & Notes
Includes original correspondence from 1967 enclosed by the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service.
About the Authors: Clifford Allen and Harold Titus
Clifford Allen and Harold Titus were associated with Michigan’s forestry education programs during the early 20th century. Their work preserved the logging and conservation history that shaped Michigan’s economic landscape.
Perfect for collectors of classic forestry and Michigan history references.
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