The following may interest you concerning the development of forest entomology in western North America that literally began just 120 years ago: · The summer 2010 issue of the American Entomologist will contain the following Heritage feature: Furniss, M.M. 2010. Beginnings of American forest entomology: The role of Andrew Delmar Hopkins (1857-1948). American Entomologist 56: 78-87. · Aided by webmaster Kathy Sheehan, I began posting a selection of historical photos and accompanying narratives in October 2007. http://www.fsl.orst.edu/wfiwc/admin/history/photos.htm They are grouped under 10 categories, beginning with the most recent postings. As of March, 153 photos were included; their accompanying narratives total 23,941 words. Now, I am turning my time to other pursuits, although a few stragglers may come along. I have enjoyed digging into the stories behind these photos and sharing my own experiences. Also, at the request of the Forest History Society, I edited the rough transcripts of oral interviews of R. L. Furniss and J. C Evenden, which are now available on the FHS website: · Furniss, M. M. (editor). 2010. Oral History interview with James C. Evenden (1889-1980), Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 1979. Forest History Society and USDA Forest Service. Interviewed by R.C. Larson; transcript edited by M.M. Furniss. http://www.foresthistory.org/Research/Evenden.pdf · Furniss, M.M. (editor). 2008. Oral History interview of Robert L. Furniss (1908-1980), Portland, Oregon, 1977. Forest History Society and USDA Forest Service. Interviewed by R.C. Larson; transcript edited by M.M. Furniss. http://www.foresthistory.org/Research/FurnissRL.pdf Mal Furniss Moscow, Idaho MalFurniss(a)turbonet.com