Environmental Activism
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:
Superfund Records Center records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2107
Abstract
The Superfund Records Center records (1990-2002) contains reports, histories, news clippings, and other documents pertaining to the Environmental Protection agency in relation to Kennecott Copper Mines North Facilities, South Arm, and surrounding areas within Utah. Superfund was initialized by concerns related to properties which resulted in uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites, for instance, abandoned warehouses and landfills. Citizen concern encouraged Congress to establish the...
Dates:
1990-2002
Tracy Aviary records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0371
Abstract
The Tracy Aviary records (1938-1977) include letters and documents regarding Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Tracy's gifts of birds and funds for development of the aviary, a master plan for aviary development, a historical report, business records, correspondence, and news clippings. Tracy Aviary, located in Salt Lake City, was commissioned in 1938.
Dates:
1938-1977
Stephen Trimble papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2757
Abstract
The Stephen Trimble papers (1951-2014) contain the journals, correspondence, drafts, research, and notes relating to Trimble’s career as a writer, photographer, activist, and naturalist.
Dates:
1951-2014
Chip Ward papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2303
Abstract
The Chip Ward papers (1968-2004) consists of correspondence and other materials relating to the incineration of chemical weapons and the militaries involvement. This collection also includes drafts of Ward's books, including Canaries on the Rim: Living Downwind in the West and Hope's Horizon: Three Visions for Healing the American Land. Chip Ward was a former teacher, reporter, resort manager, and guest ranch operator. He is...
Dates:
1968-2004
Ann Wechsler papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2358
Abstract
The Ann Wechsler papers (1989-2002) included correspondence to conservationists regarding the opposition of the Snowbasin Land exchange, appeals, letters to members of government, statements, decisions, proposals, environmental impact reports, newspaper clippings and articles. Ann Wechsler was a lobbyist opposing the land exchange and also served as an environmental representative during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dates:
1989-2002
John Weisheit papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1733
Abstract
The John Weisheit papers (1871-1992) contain a copy of a manuscript for a book on Cataract Canyon, as well as research materials related to Cataract Canyon, the Grand Canyon, the Green River, and other notable Western rivers. John Weisheit is a wilderness guide for Tag-A-Long Expeditions. He also serves on non-profit boards such as the Canyonlands Field Institute and the Colorado Plateau River Guides.
Dates:
1871-1992
Wild Utah Project records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2693
Abstract
The Wild Utah Project is a conservation organization working to maintain and restore natural lands in Utah and the American West. The Wild Utah Project records (1996-2011) consists of research materials that were used by the organization in pursuit of these goals.
Dates:
1996-2011
David Charles Williams papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2290
Abstract
The David Charles Williams papers (1971-2002) consists of the papers and correspondence on enviromental policy and workshops collected while Williams was the Chief of Planning and Enviromental Coordination for the Bureau of Land Management in the Department of the Interior. David Charles Williams spent his entire career in public service, including many years with the Bureau of Land Management.
Dates:
1971-2002