Washington State Sportsmen's Council records, 1934-1977
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Washington State Sportsmen's Council
- Title
- Washington State Sportsmen's Council records
- Dates
- 1934-1977 (inclusive)19341977
- Quantity
- 26.08 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 2580
- Summary
- Records of an organization for the protection and propagation of wildlife and promote sportsmanlike methods in hunting and fishing,
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Washington State Sportsmen's Council was founded in 1934. Its objectives are to protect and propagate wildlife, procure enactment of protective legislation, create and foster appropriate public sentiment, promote sportsmanlike methods in hunting and fishing, cooperate with like associations and agencies, keep politics out of Fish and Game Departments, foster education of youth in matters of conservation and good sportsmanship.
Content Description
Records of the council.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 2580-001: Washington State Sportsmen's Council records, 1934-1975
17 cubic feet (17 boxes)Scope and Content: Minutes, resolutions, correspondence, and reference files.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Howard Nelson, 5/17/1975.
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Description: Minutes and resolutionsDates: 1934-1971Container: Box 1-2, Accession 2580-001
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Description: Mintzer, Fred and Holland, Roy A. filesDates: 1953-1961Container: Box 3, Accession 2580-001
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Description: Holland, Roy A. filesDates: 1958-1963Container: Box 4-8, Accession 2580-001
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Description: Whitmore, Floyd filesDates: 1961-1965Container: Box 9, Accession 2580-001
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Description: Whitmore, Floyd and McLeod, Kenneth (Acting Secretary)Dates: 1964-1965Container: Box 10, Accession 2580-001
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Description: Whitmore, Floyd and Nelson, Howard filesContainer: Box 11, Accession 2580-001
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Description: Nelson, Howard filesDates: 1965-1975Container: Box 12-14, Accession 2580-001
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Description: Hells Canyon Controversy reference filesContainer: Box 15-17, Accession 2580-001
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Description: Accession No. 2580-002: Washington State Sportsmen's Council records, June 1971-March 1972.08 cubic feet
Scope and Content: Minutes and resolutions.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by the Council, 9/8/1977.
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Accession No. 2580-003: Washington State Sportsmen's Council records, 1943-1969 (bulk 1957-1965)
5 cubic feetScope and Content: Correspondence, subject files (including corespondence), financial records.
Files of secretary, Howard E. Nelson.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by the Council, 11/8/1977.
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: approximately 1930-1960Container: Box 1, Accession 2580-003
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Description: ReportsDates: approximately 1930-1960Container: Box 1, Accession 2580-003
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Description: NotesContainer: Box 1, Accession 2580-003
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Description: Subject SeriesDates: approximately 1930-1960Container: Box 1, Accession 2580-003
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: approximately 1930-1960Container: Box 2, Accession 2580-003
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Description: ReportsDates: approximately 1930-1960Container: Box 2, Accession 2580-003
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: approximately 1960-1969Container: Box 3, Accession 2580-003
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Description: Financial documentsDates: approximately 1950-1969Container: Box 3, Accession 2580-003
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: approximately 1950-1969Container: Box 4, Accession 2580-003
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Description: ReportsDates: approximately 1950-1969Container: Box 4, Accession 2580-003
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Description: Financial documentsDates: approximately 1950-1969Container: Box 4, Accession 2580-003
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Description: ClippingsDates: approximately 1950-1969Container: Box 4, Accession 2580-003
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Description: EphemeraDates: approximately 1950-1969Container: Box 4, Accession 2580-003
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Description: Subject seriesDates: approximately 1950-1969Container: Box 4, Accession 2580-003
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: approximately 1960-1969Container: Box 5, Accession 2580-003
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Description: ReportsDates: approximately 1960-1969Container: Box 5, Accession 2580-003
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Description: ClippingsDates: approximately 1960-1969Container: Box 5, Accession 2580-003
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Description: Subject seriesDates: approximately 1960-1969Container: Box 5, Accession 2580-003
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Description: MiscellanyDates: approximately 1960-1969Container: Box 5, Accession 2580-003
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Accession No. 2580-004: Washington State Sportsmen's Council records, 1969-1975
1 cubic feetScope and Content: Minutes, resolutions.
Records of quarterly meetings of the Council.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by the Council, 9/1/1980.
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: approximately 1970-1979Container: Box 1, Accession 2580-004
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Description: MinutesDates: approximately 1970-1979Container: Box 2, Accession 2580-004
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Description: ResolutionsDates: approximately 1970-1979Container: Box 1, Accession 2580-004
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Accession No. 2580-005: Washington State Sportsmen's Council records, 1963-1977
3 cubic feetScope and Content: Minutes, 1963-1973, proceedings of quarterly meetings, 1975-1977, court papers 1967-1976.
Resolutions in favor of, and campaigns for, conservation of natural resources. Main issues in the accession are Indian fishing rights, dam building issues, particularly on the Columbia River; water-quality standards for interstate waters and water pollution control laws.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Myrel Smith, 3/9/1983.
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Description: Organizational featuresDates: 1968-1975Container: Box 1, Accession 2580-005
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Description: MinutesDates: 1963-1973Container: Box 1, Accession 2580-005
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Description: Proceedings of quarterly meetingsDates: 1975-1977Container: Box 1, Accession 2580-005
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Description: Financial recordsDates: 1934-1968Container: Box 2, Accession 2580-005
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Description: Court papersDates: 1967-1976Container: Box 2-3, Accession 2580-005
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Description: Awards and scholarshipsDates: 1967-1976Container: Box 3, Accession 2580-005
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Description: Subject seriesDates: 1968-1976Container: Box 3, Accession 2580-005
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Description: Washington State Sportsmen's Council. Legislative CommitteeDates: 1970-1975Container: Box 3, Accession 2580-005
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Description: Columbia River Basin Fisheries AllianceDates: 1975-1977Container: Box 3, Accession 2580-005
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dams--Idaho
- Environmental protection--Societies, etc
- Environmental protection--Washington (State)
- Fishery law and legislation--Washington (State)
- Fishing--Idaho
- Fishing--Oregon
- Fishing--Washington (State)
- Hunting and fishing clubs--Washington (State)
- Hunting--Washington (State)
- Indians of North America--Fishing--Law and legislation
- National parks and reserves--Idaho
- National parks and reserves--Oregon
- Nature conservation--Societies, etc
- Nature conservation--Washington (State)
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Recreation areas--Idaho
- Recreation areas--Oregon
- Water quality--Measurement
- Water--Pollution--Law and legislation
- Wildlife conservation--Idaho
- Wildlife conservation--Oregon
- Wildlife conservation--Washington (State)
Corporate Names
- Washington State Sportsmen's Council--Archives
Geographical Names
- Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (Or
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Bunker, Frank (creator)
- Johnson, Lowell S (creator)
- Nelson, Howard E (creator)
- Nelson, Howard E (creator)
- Olwell, Lee (creator)
- Pettie, Robert G., -1975?
- Stevenson, A. W (creator)
