Southern Oregon Timber: The Kenneth Ford Family Legacy

by R.J. Guyer

Overview

Forestry defined the culture of southern Oregon. Kenneth and Hallie Ford rose from humble beginnings with a single sawmill during the Great Depression and helped transform the state's timber industry. They founded one of the largest privately owned wood-products companies in the country, bringing the title "Timber Capital of the Nation" to Roseburg, Oregon. Their legacy remains today through the Ford Family Foundation, dedicated to educational grants and community improvements. Author R.J. Guyer explores the evolution of logging and the challenges faced by the hearty men and women who plied this trade.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781625854797
Publisher:	The History Press
Publication date:	08/10/2015
Series:	Transportation
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

R.J. Guyer is the author of Douglas County Chronicles and a columnist for News-Review. He is passionate about history and is a member of the Douglas County Museum. He holds a bachelor's degree from Emporia State University in Kansas.

Table of Contents

Foreword Donna Watkins 11

Acknowledgements 15

The Loggers Nelson Reed 17

Introduction 19

1 Early Timber Cruising 21

2 Of Mills and Men 34

3 A Balancing Act 47

4 Willamette Valley 54

5 Sawdust in the Veins 59

6 Bucking the Trend in Roseburg 70

7 World War II 86

8 Postwar Booms and Expansion 94

9 Plying His Trade 107

10 Cutting Edge 117

11 Run of the Mill 124

12 Out on a Limb 132

13 Transitioning 138

14 A Firm Foundation 145

15 Sustainable Yields 151

Bibliography 153

Index 157

About the Author 159