Nina Dougherty papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2002

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Nina Dougherty papers consist of correspondence, research, and organization documents relating to the Utah projects Dougherty was heavily involved in during her lifetime.

Dates

1949-2010

Creator

Dougherty, Nina A., 1933-2016 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

Nina Dougherty (1933-2016) was a prominent environmental activist who predominantly lived in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dougherty had an extensive background as a medical librarian and received her degree in anthropology from Ohio State University and her Master's Degree in Library Sciences. She was heavily involved with the Sierra Club holding various leadership positions and participating in different projects across Utah related to improving environmental quality.

Extent

72.75 Linear Feet (154 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Nina Dougherty papers (1949-2010) consist of correspondence, research, and organization documents relating to the Utah projects Dougherty was heavily involved in during her lifetime. Dougherty was a prominent environmental activist.

Arrangement

This collection (boxes 1-42) is arranged in alphabetical order according to research topics. The addendum to the collection (boxes 43-154) begins with personal documents and is followed by documents organized by subject. Folders within boxes are organized alphabetically. Final documents in the collection are oversized and can include subjects previously listed but separated due to size.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Nina Dougherty in 2003 and 2012.

Processing Information

Processed by Manuscripts Division staff in 2003.

Processed by Esabelle Khaosanga in 2017.

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