Frank A. Schilling Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS-664

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This is a collection of typed, signed manuscripts by Frank A. Schilling. Most are manuscripts from the Conservation Association of Los Angeles County's broadcasts on KECA as part of the Chaparral Club program. Scripts are from broadcasts from 1932 October 28 - 1937 September. This collection also includes other manuscripts, such as two manuscripts by Schilling entitled "Al Sieber, Chief of Apache Scouts," one is a memorial address and the other is a typescript of a chapter that appears in the Westerner's Brand Book, Los Angeles Chapter, 1948. Also includes Folklore of Native Trees of California (with F.W. Hodge writing), Wild Flower Lore inscribed to FWH from FAS, three manuscripts on fire in relation to human culture, Apr., Aug. and Sept. 1937, and program on “Fisherman’s Fiesta at Monterey, CA.”

Dates

1932-1954

Creator

Schilling, Frank A. (Person)

Access

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Use

Copyright has not been assigned to the Autry Museum of the American West. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Research Services and Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Autry Museum of the American West as the custodian of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.

Historical note

The Conservation Association of Los Angeles County was founded in 1924 after a summer of devastating mountain wildfires. It was closely tied to the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the organization was to promote fire prevention and water conservation and to give the chamber influence over public conservation education, technical advice to governments, and the shaping of conservation policies.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (10 folders, 1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Acquisition

Donations from Frank A. Schilling, 1933 December-1962 October.

Processing history

Processed by Library staff after 1981. Finding aid completed by Holly Rose Larson, NHPRC Processing Archivist, 2012 October 30, made possible through grant funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commissions (NHPRC).