Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Lee Roy A. Schoenmann Papers
UA.17.88
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Schoenmann, L. R., (Lee Roy Adolph), 1889-
- Title
- Lee Roy A. Schoenmann papers
- ID
- UA.17.88
- Date [inclusive]
- 1925-1952
- Extent
- 0.4 Cubic feet
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation note
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Biographical Note
Lee Roy Schoenmann was born on January 13, 1889, in Plain, Wisconsin. He received his B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1911. He held numerous government posts including director of the land economic survey in the Michigan Department of Conservation (1925-1933), director of conservation work in the Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps (1933-1934), regional director of the federal submarginal land program, and supervisor of land classification for the Tennessee Valley Authority (1935-1936). In 1937, Schoenmann joined the faculty at Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) as Director of the Conservation Institute. This institute was established to work with other departments for training, research, and extension work in the field of conservation. Schoenmann was appointed head of the Department of Land and Water Conservation in the Division of Conservation on July 1, 1950. He held this position until his death in April 1952.
Scope and Contents note
The Lee Roy Schoenmann papers include papers and speeches written by Schoenmann, as well as speeches given on radio broadcasts. The topics covered in the collection mostly cover problems of conservation, land use and soil conservation, particularly in Michigan. A few papers by other authors are also contained in the collection. Some of the papers in the collection have more than one copy. Usually, these are a first draft and a revision.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
March 2009
Conditions Governing Access note
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
Copyright: Unknown. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use note
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Civilian Conservation Corps. (U.S.) -- Chronological subdivision--1933-1934.;
- Michigan State College. Conservation Institute.
- Michigan State College. Department of Land and Water Conservation.
Genre(s)
- Letters (correspondence)
- Newsletters
- Publications
- Speeches
Personal Name(s)
- Hill, Russell G.
Subject(s)
- Land use
- Land use -- Michigan
- Land use, Rural -- Michigan
- Natural areas
- Soil conservation
- Water conservation
Collection Inventory
PAPERS |
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“The Relation of the Soil Survey to Land Classification” 1925 |
803H | 1 | ||
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Land Inventory as a Basis for Planning Land Utilization November 1931 |
803H | 46 | ||
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“Michigan Land Affairs” November 1931 |
803H | 2 | ||
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“The Hook-Up between Conservation and Recreational Development” January 1932 |
803H | 3 | ||
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“Why Do We Need a Land Economic Survey” April 1932 |
803H | 4 | ||
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“Balanced Land Use” 1933 |
803H | 5 | ||
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“Michigan Land Use Plans” 1933 |
803H | 6 | ||
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“Rural Land Use Planning” November 1934 |
803H | 7 | ||
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“The Planning of Submarginal Land Projects” November 1934 |
803H | 8 | ||
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“The Function of Agriculture in the Unified Development of the TVA” March 1936 |
803H | 9 | ||
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“Soils and Soil Conservation” August 1936 |
803H | 10 | ||
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“Wild Land Use” October 1936 |
803H | 11 | ||
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“Essential Elements of Land Classification” November 1936 |
803H | 12 | ||
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“Conservation Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” March 1937 |
803H | 13 | ||
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“Something About Conservation in General” June 1937 |
803H | 14 | ||
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“The Land and its People” October 1937 |
803H | 15 | ||
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“The MSC Conservation Institute” February 1938 |
803H | 16 | ||
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“Why Conservation” March 1938 |
803H | 17 | ||
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“Preparing Michigan’s Land for Work and Play” March 1938 |
803H | 18 | ||
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“Michigan’s Conservation Program” February 1939 |
803H | 19 | ||
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“Definition and Need: “What is Conservation?” circa 1942-1945 |
803H | 20 | ||
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“Conservation in a National Emergency” circa 1942-1945 |
803H | 21 | ||
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Trends in Land Use 1947 |
803H | 47 | ||
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“Recreation – An Important Forest Land Use” September 1949 |
803H | 22 | ||
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“The Soil and its Conservation” Undated |
803H | 23 | ||
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“Planned Land Use” Undated |
803H | 24 | ||
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“What is Conservation and How Can Good Conservation Be Recognized?” |
803H | 25 | ||
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“What do We Know about Soil Conservation?” |
803H | 26 | ||
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Paper on Michigan Land Use, no title page |
803H | 27 | ||
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“Public Lands in Michigan” 1951 |
803H | 45 | ||
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NOTES FOR TALKS AND SPEECHES |
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Planning for Rural Development 1931 |
803H | 48 | ||
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“Agricultural Land Classification” January 1936 |
803H | 28 | ||
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Do we Need Land Use Planning” 1945 |
803H | 29 | ||
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Talk to Soil Science Seminar March 1946 |
803H | 30 | ||
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Saginaw Valley Talk Undated |
803H | 31 | ||
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Notes for Talk at Howell Undated |
803H | 32 | ||
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BROADCASTS |
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“Fifth Anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps” March 1938 |
803H | 33 | ||
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“Today’s Conservation” December 1938 |
803H | 34 | ||
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"Are You Thinking of Moving to the Country” February 1952 |
803H | 35 | ||
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Radio Broadcast on Farmer’s Week Activities March 1938 |
803H | 36 | ||
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MISCELLANEOUS |
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"Michigan Farm Economics” Newsletter January 1950 |
803H | 37 | ||
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Paper by MSC Department of Information Services to Schoenmann 1951 |
803H | 38 | ||
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Letter to Conservation Education Bulletin Undated |
803H | 39 | ||
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PAPERS BY OTHER AUTHORS |
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“What Shall We Do about Our Surplus Lands” by George Wehrwein July 1934 |
803H | 40 | ||
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“The Agricultural Activities of the TVA” by J. C. McAmis 1935 |
803H | 41 | ||
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“Is Your County or Township Going to Zone” by Louis Wolfanger circa 1945 |
803H | 42 | ||
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“Some Financial Aspects of Soil Conservation” by E. L. Sauer February 1951 |
803H | 43 | ||
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“Is the Cost of Applying a Soil Conservation Program Justified” by E. L. Sauer February 1951 |
803H | 44 | ||
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