Robert Sand Papers, 1980-1987

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Sand, Robert
Title
Robert Sand Papers
Dates
1980-1987 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.0 linear feet
Collection Number
Mss 834
Summary
Robert Sand is a social and environmental activist who was involved in the movement that resisted placement of Experimental Missiles (MX), later called Peacekeeper missiles, in silos in Montana and other western states in the 1980s. This collection contains materials he collected related to the arms race, nuclear disarmament, MX placement, and community organization around these issues.
Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.

Languages
English.

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Robert Sand was raised in south central North Dakota. He and his wife, Mary, are active advocates for various conservation and social issues, including tribal rights and nuclear disarmament. They have also held various teaching positions at Salish Kootenai College located on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Pablo, Montana.

Robert and Mary Sand have one son, Chris. The couple lived in Montana for many years and eventually moved back to North Dakota where they were living and working as of 2015.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Robert Sand participated in various aspects of nuclear disarmament activism within Montana. This collection contains publications and reports from local, state, and federal entities and organizations involved in nuclear disarmament. It also includes materials related to citizen efforts to resist further placement of intercontinental ballistic missiles in the western United States. Activist organizations and coalitions represented include Western Solidarity, Montana Citizens to End the Arms Race, and Citizens for an MX Free Montana. The collections also includes correspondence from various members of congress and members of various activist organizations.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transferred to the University of Montana, each organization retains rights to its own publications.

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number], Robert Sand Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Materials have been divided into six series. Each series is arranged by author and then alphabetically by folder title.

Series I: Personal, 0.1 linear feet, 1982-1985

Series II: Citizens for an MX Free Montana, 0.1 linear feet, 1982-1983

Series III: Montana Citizens to End the Arms Race, 0.3 linear feet, 1982-1985

Series IV: Western Solidarity, 0.3 linear feet, 1982-1986

Series V: Other Groups, 0.1 linear feet, 1982-1986

Series VI: Related Publications, 1.1 linear feet, 1980-1987

Custodial History

Materials were retained by Robert Sand until their donation to Archives and Special Collections.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Robert Sand, 2000.

Future Additions

There are no expected additions to this collection.

Processing Note

The actions of the processor are unknown.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I:  Personal, 1982-1985Return to Top

0.1 linear feet

This series contains materials relating directly to Robert Sand and his life, including direct correspondence and his employment.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1
Correspondence
1982-1985
1/2
Materials for History of Cold War and Discussion Forum on Cold War Courses
1984
1/3
Materials from Training for Peace Activists Conference
1984

Series II:  Citizens for an MX Free Montana, 1982-1983Return to Top

0.1 linear feet

This series contains materials relating to the grassroots organization Citizens for an MX Free Montana that campaigned to pass Initiative 91, which expressed opposition to placement of MX (Peacekeeper) intercontinental ballistic missiles in silos in Montana.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/4
Area Coordinators
April 7, 1982
1/5
Correspondence
1982
1/6
Correspondence Relating to Initiative 91
1982
1/7
Initiative 91 Campaign Materials
1982
1/8
Materials Related to the Breakup of Citizens for an MX Free Montana
1982-1983
1/9
Meeting Minutes
1982
1/10
Miscellaneous
1982

Series III:  Montana Citizens to End the Arms Race, 1982-1985Return to Top

0.3 linear feet

This series contains materials relating to Montana Citizens to End the Arms Race (MontCEAR), an outgrowth organization created by the success of the Citizens for an MX Free Montana.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/11
Organization's Philosophy and Structure
undated
1/12
Agendas and Plans
1983
1/13
Clippings
1982-1985
1/14
Citizens Alert Newsletter
1983-1984
1/15
Correspondence
1982-1983
1/16
Meeting Minutes and Financial Overviews
1982-1983
1/17
Members Lists
undated
1/18
Miscellaneous
undated
1/19
Notes
undated

Series IV:  Western Solidarity, 1982-1986Return to Top

0.3 linear feet

This series contains materials relating to Western Solidarity, a coalition of organizations devoted to resisting Peacekeeper Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (then called MX or Missile Experimental) deployment in the western United States by the federal government. Western Solidarity was formed in 1982 with members representing the interests of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. This series contains newsletters, correspondence, member biographies, and general information about the activities of the coalition.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
2/1
Biographies, Mission Statement, and Organizational Documents
1982-1985
2/2
Correspondence, General
1983-1985
2/3
Correspondence to Robert Sand
1983
2/4
Financial Documents
1983-1986
2/5
Internal Matters
1986
2/6
Miscellaneous
undated
2/7
Notes
undated
2/8
Press Releases
1985
2/9
Reports
undated
2/10
United States Court of Appeals for Eighth Circuit
1986
2/11
The Western Exchange Newsletter
1986
2/12
Western Solidarity Versus Ronald Reagan
1984
2/13
Western Solidarity Versus Ronald Reagan, Correspondence
1982-1987
2/14
Western Solidarity Versus Ronald Reagan, Notes
undated

Series V:  Other Groups, 1982-1986Return to Top

0.1 linear feet

This series contains materials relating to various organizations either supported or followed by Robert Sand.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
2/15
Flathead Resource Organization
undated
2/16
Mobilization for Survival
1982-1986
2/17
Montana Network for Nuclear Disarmament
1982
2/18
Northern Rockies Action Group
1984-1985
2/19
SANE Political Action Committee
1984-1986
2/20
Silence One Silo
1984

Series VI:  Related Publications, 1980-1987Return to Top

1.1 linear feet

This series contains materials relating to various organizations and causes of interest to Robert Sand. It includes various newsletters, leaflets, reports, and mailers on various topics.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
2/21
Aeronautical Charts
1985-1986
2/22
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
1982
2/23
Central American Conflicts
1984
2/24
Clippings, Agriculture
1981-1985
2/25
Clippings, MX
1982-1987
2/26
Coalition Close-Up: Newsletter of the Coalition for a New Foreign and Military Policy
1984-1985
2/27
Colorado-Specific Concerns with the MX Peacekeeper Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)
undated
2/28
Congressional Record
1982-1983
2/29
Conscience and Military Tax Campaign
undated
3/1
The Desert Sun: Utah Peace News
1983-1986
3/2
Freeze Movement
1982-1983
3/3
General Information about Coalitions
undated
3/4
Greenham Women Against Cruise Missiles
1982-1985
3/5
Ground Zero Publications
1984-1986
3/6
Heartland: Deep West Peace Press
1983-1986
3/7
The Idaho Sun
1981-1982
3/8
Information on how MX, Atomic Bombs, and Military Spending Directly Affect Montana
1982
3/9
Information Packet for Kennedy-Hatfield Resolution on Nuclear Freeze and Reductions
1982
3/10
The Kissinger Commission Report: A Critique
1984
3/11
Letter to Secretary of Air Force from Montana Senator Max Baucus
1983
3/12
Merchandise Magazines
undated
3/13
Military Budget Concerns
1981-1986
3/14
Miscellaneous, Arms Race
undated
3/15
Miscellaneous, MX Materials
undated
3/16
Miscellaneous, Peace Materials
1980-1986
3/17
Montana House Joint Resolutions
1983
3/18
Montana Initiative Number 84 and Referendum 89 Materials
1982
3/19
Montana Last Chance Peacemakers Newsletter
1986
3/20
MX Issue in Wyoming and Nebraska
1984
4/1
Native American Concerns
undated
4/2
The New Yorker Article, "Reflections: The Abolition"
January 9, 1984
4/3
Nuclear Issues Newsletter
1981-1983
4/4
Nuclear Times Magazine
1985-1986
4/5
Nuclear War Fear Materials
1981-1985
4/6
Palestine Human Rights Bulletin
1980
4/7
Pamphlets, Agriculture
1982-1985
4/8
Peace Votes in U.S. Congress
1984
4/9
Political News Clippings Related to MX and Nuclear Freeze
undated
4/10
Professor James T. Raney's Contemporary Legal Problems Seminar: The Role of Law in Securing World Peace
1984
4/11
Religious Peace Materials
1982-1986
4/12
Responses to House Joint Resolution 13
undated
4/13
A Review of Obligations in the Arms Control Agreements
1982
4/14
Save Our Skies: A Guide for Citizens Concerned About the Militarization of the Skies
1986
4/15
Snake River Alliance Materials
1982-1986
4/16
Transnational Perspectives: An Independent Journal of World Concerns
1984

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Disarmament
  • Intercontinental ballistic missiles
  • MX (Weapons system)
  • Nuclear weapons
  • Peace movements--Montana

Personal Names

  • Sand, Robert--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Citizens for an MX Free Montana
  • Montana Citizens to End the Arms Race
  • Western Solidarity (Organization)

Occupations

  • Environmentalists--Montana
  • Pacifists--Montana