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Kenneth McLeod papers, 1932-1987
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McLeod, Kenneth
- Title
- Kenneth McLeod papers
- Dates
- 1932-1987 (inclusive)19321987
- Quantity
- 5 cubic feet plus 3 sound cassettes
- Collection Number
- 2487
- Summary
- Tape-recorded interview of a sportsman, conservationist and journalist of Washington state describing his efforts to protect fisheries and lobbying of sportsmen
- 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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- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Sportsman, activist, conservationist, journalist of Washington.
Kenneth McLeod, 1898-1987, was a sports editor, fly fisherman, Secretary of the Salmon Conservation League, Washington State Sportsmen's Council, President of the Steelhead Trout Club of Washington, Washington Director of the Interstate Congress for Equal Rights and Responsibilities, member of the Steelhead/Salmon Protective Agency and Wildlife Network (S/SPAWN), and the King County Outdoor Sports Council. S/SPAWN was a coalition of sportsmen's organizations which sponsored Initiative 456 in 1984 to designate the steelhead trout a national game fish. McLeod was an outspoken critic of the Boldt decision on Indian fishing rights. He commented on behalf of the WSSSC on settlement plans proposed by the Federal Task Force on Washington State Fisheries, circa 1977-78.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2487-002: Kenneth McLeod papers, 1976Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview conducted by Karyl Winn on 1 Jun 1976.
McLeod describes his efforts to protect the fisheries, including Initiative 77, 1934, against fish traps in Washington, the Cowlitz controversy, etc. He particularly describes lobbying of sportsmen.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Karyl Winn, 6/7/1976.
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Accession No. 2487-005: Kenneth McLeod papers, 1932-1987Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, speeches and writings, campaign material, ephemera, reports, testimony, news releases, newsletters, publications, court papers, treaties, legislation, clippings. Relates to issues concerning sports fishing, conservation of salmon and steelhead, Indian fishing rights and the Boldt decision.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Kenneth McLeod, 11/28/1975.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Quinault indians
Personal Names
- McLeod, Kenneth--Archives
Corporate Names
- American Lutheran Church. North Pacific District
- American Sportfishing Alliance
- Citizens United for Resource Emergencies
- Fisheries Resource Action Group
- National Coalition to Support Indian Treaties
- Quinault Property Owners Association
- Totally Equal Americans
Geographical Names
- Quinault Tribe of the Quinault Reservation, Washington
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- International Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission. Advisory Committee (creator)
- Interstate Congress for Equal Rights and Responsibilities (creator)
- King County Outdoor Sports Council (creator)
- Salmon Conservation League (creator)
- Steelhead Trout Club of Washington (creator)
- Steelhead/Salmon Protective Association and Wildlife Network (creator)
- United States. Federal Task Force on Washington State Fisheries (creator)
- Washington State Sportsmen's Council (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
