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Jane Novick papers , 1968-1990
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Jane Novick papers
- Dates
- 1968-1990 (inclusive)19681990
- Quantity
- 21.5 linear feet, (15 containers) : 14 record storage boxes and 1 manuscript box
- Collection Number
- Coll 368
- Summary
- Jane Novick, nee Graham, (1924-1914) served as the secretary for the Eugene Future Power Committee. She was involved in the American Civil Liberties Unions, the League of Women Voters, and the Lane County Democratic Party. She was an activist opponent against EWEB's usage of nuclear power, and she was a key individual in stopping the construction of a $234 million nuclear power plant near Big Creek between Florence and Yachats in 1970.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) administered through the Oregon State Library.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Jane Novick, nee Graham, (1924-1914) served as the secretary for the Eugene Future Power Committee. She was involved in the American Civil Liberties Unions, the League of Women Voters, and the Lane County Democratic Party. She was an activist opponent against EWEB's usage of nuclear power, and she was a key individual in stopping the construction of a $234 million nuclear power plant near Big Creek between Florence and Yachats in 1970. She was married to Aaron Novick, who helped create the Atomic Energy Commission in 1947 and founded the University of Oregon's Institute of Molecular Biology in 1959.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Contains documents pertaining to Eugene Future Power Committee (EFPC), Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), fast breeder programs, nuclear power, energy legislation, pollution, power conservation, energy alternatives, radioactivity, energy growth, the environment, and other energy groups and programs.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Jane Novick Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Conservation of natural resources--Northwest, Pacific
- Energy development--United States
- Nuclear energy
- Public utilities--Oregon
- Renewable energy sources
Personal Names
- Novick, Jane Graham, 1924-2014
Corporate Names
- Eugene Future Power Committee
- Eugene Water & Electric Board
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- United States. Bonneville Power Administration
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
