Maritime Forest Ranger School

19 Feb 1935: A tentative report to Senate suggesting the possibility of establishing a Forest Ranger school -- 4 four-year programme, four-month practicum -- the report is tabled (SM5 104). 17 May 1944: Dr. J Miles Gibson presents a recommendation that a Forest Ranger school be established. Senate supports the suggestion, and will take up the matter with the Government (SM6 10). 16 May 1945: Senate approves the school and requests representatives to serve on advisory board with the Department of Forestry, provincial governments and wood industries (SM6 29). Province of NB legislated $100, 000 towards school; Prov. of NS to assist also ($50,000). School to be called the "Maritime Forest Ranger School. Governments to pay half costs; industry to pay other half (SM6 30). 9 Oct 1945: Architects plans for building in consideration, and to be started in fall of 1945. The University purchased 75 acres "on the Maryland road for a site" (SM6 37). Duncan A. MacPhail is appointed Director of the School. International Paper offers $25,000 for assistance in operating the school (SM6 38). 19 Feb 1946: Work on building may be completed by 1 May 1946; first class will start on 1 April and be "handled at Alexander College until the buildings are ready." Private company funding totals $75,000 (SM6 43).