Environmental Activism
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:
Patrick W. McKendrick papers
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042321622]
Identifier: MS 0350
Abstract
The Patrick W. McKendrick papers (1936-1939) consist of McKendrick's hand-written manuscript, as well as a typescript, describing his metal recycling project at the Salt Lake City garbage dump. McKendrick staked a mineral claim at the dump during the 1930s and began a sluice operation to recover the iron, gold, and silver left by decomposing cans and garbage.
Dates:
1936-1939
Orange A. Olsen papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2313
Abstract
The Orange A. Olsen papers (1945) contains one draft of Elk Below!, a book about nature conservation written by Olsen in 1945.
Dates:
1945
John T. Orton paper
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1704
Abstract
The John T. Orton paper (1966) was written for a political science class at the University of Utah dealing with the controversy over creation of Canyonlands National Park. Accompanied by a scrapbook containing photocopied news clippings documenting the paper, typescripts of Congressional testimony, and maps.
Dates:
1966
Lloyd M. Pierson papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1706
Abstract
The Lloyd M. Pierson papers (1998) consist of reminiscences of an archeological survey trip through Glen Canyon
Dates:
1998
Powell Society records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2486
Abstract
The Powell Society was incorporated in 1969 in order to promote the general study of the canyons of the American West, the study of the Colorado River Basin, and the study of John Wesley Powell and his work, and also to facilitate the publication of materials generated by these studies. These are their official records, as collected by Dr. Henry W. Toll during his time as president of the society (1969-2008). Materials cover all aspects of the society's activity, whether administrative,...
Dates:
1956-2008
Save Our Canyons audio collection
Collection
Identifier: A0040
Abstract
The Save Our Canyons audio collection consists of 9 audio files containing the Wasatch Environmental Updates sponsored by Save Our Canyons.
Dates:
2005-2013
Save Our Canyons records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2634
Abstract
The Save Our Canyons records (1955-2013) contain administrative materials, correspondence, community outreach materials, court records, and news clippings pertaining to the committee’s efforts to promote environmental conservation and protect natural spaces along the Wasatch Front. Save Our Canyons (SOC) is a non-profit organization founded in 1972 in response to growing threats to natural spaces along the Wasatch Front.
Dates:
1955-2013
Barry Scholl papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1842
Abstract
The Barry Scholl papers (1972-2006) include his writings and correspondence. Barry Scholl established the Entrada Institute, a Utah-based coalition of environmentalists, and the collection contains many of the articles and stories he has written about the cause, as well as his correspondence with various other activists, such as the author Ward Jay Roylance.
Dates:
1972-2006
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1696
Abstract
The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance records (1969-2000) is a collection of office files, correspondence, and legal materials related to both the day-to-day operation of the organization as well as grassroots, political, and legal campaigns undertaken for or against specific actions affecting Southern Utah Wilderness areas.
Dates:
1969-2000
Wallace Earle Stegner photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0561
Abstract
The Wallace Earle Stegner photograph collection contains portraits of Wallace Stegner, his wife Mary Page Stegner, and thier son Stuart Page Stegner (Page); various photographs from trips he took including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Germany, Italy, the Orient, as well as photographs from one of his good friends, the writer Bernard DeVoto.
Dates:
Early 1900s-1980s