Scope and Contents The Carl Sharsmith Papers document the professional and personal life of Carl Sharsmith (1903-1994), famed ranger-naturalist at Yosemite National Park from 1930-1993 and professor of botany at San Jose State University from 1950 -1973.  His papers contain journals, field notes, photographs, correspondence, clippings, reprints, subject files, and biographical material.  Much of the material relates to his botanical education and teaching career, his lifelong interest in natural history,...