Martin W. Baker papers, 1975-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Baker, Martin W.
Title
Martin W. Baker papers
Dates
1975-1977 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.85 cubic feet (3 boxes and 5 sound cassettes)
Collection Number
2071, 2791
Summary
Papers of an Executive Director of the Washington Environmental Council
Repository
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

Paper-based materials are open to all users. No user copies exist for the audio cassettes. Users may obtain a reproduction of the audio cassettes for a fee by contact Special Collections.

Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Martin Baker grew up and worked in Seattle until his retirement in 2015. He studied history at University of Washington and went on to serve as the Executive Director of the Washington Environmental Council, Legislative Coordinator for the Coalition Against Oil Pollution, the Deputy Director for Corporate Strategy and Communications for Seattle Public Utilities, the Long Range Planning Manager at Metro Transit, and Assistant Director of Habitat at the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife over the course of his career.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Legislative and reference files, including correspondence, reports, ephemera and tape recorded interviews

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 2 accessions.

  • Accession No. 2071-001, Martin W. Baker papers, 1970-1971
  • Accession No. 2791-001, Martin W. Baker papers, 1975-1977

Preservation Note

Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 2071-001: Martin W. Baker papers, 1970-1971Return to Top

5 sound cassettes.

Scope and Content: Tape recorded interviews made by Mr. Baker in preparation for a seminar paper on the Episcopal Church, Olympia Diocese, Wash.; 1970-1971.

Restrictions on Access: Presume open to all users

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Martin Baker, Seattle, 1972-12-28

Accession No. 2791-001: Martin W. Baker papers, 1975-1977Return to Top

3.85 cubic feet (3 boxes)

Scope and Content: Legislative and reference files, including correspondence, reports, ephemera; 1975-1977.

Material relates to Baker's position as Executive Director of the Washington Environmental Council, 1973-1976, and Legislative Coordinator for the Coalition Against Oil Pollution in 1977. Collection is concerned with legislation to regulate oil tanker traffic on Puget Sound.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Martin Baker, 1978-02-28

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 2791-001
Biographical Information
1 folder
1 2791-001
Incoming Correspondence
2 folders
 1975-1977
1 2791-001
Outgoing Correspondence
1 folder
 1975-1977
1 2791-001
Minutes, Agendas
1 folder
1 2791-001
Legal Paper
1 folder
1 2791-001
Reports & Proposals
5 folders
1 2791-001
Speeches & Writings
6 folders
1 2791-001
Testimonies
3 folders
1 2791-001
Notes
1 folder
2 2791-001
Legislation
4 folders
2 2791-001
Press Releases
1 folder
2 2791-001
Clippings
4 folders
2 2791-001
Ephemera
1 folder
2 2791-001
Photographs
1 folder
2 2791-001
Miscellaneous
1 folder
2 2791-001
Ad Little's Oil Study
1 folder
2 2791-001
Fundraising
1 folder
2 2791-001
Hanford
4 folders
2 2791-001
Legislators
1 folder
2 2791-001
Oil & Marine Environments
3 folders
2 2791-001
Oil Transportation
1 folder
2 2791-001
Tanker Subsidies
3 folders
2 2791-001
Tanker Traffic
1 folder
2 2791-001
"The Way Out"
1 folder
3 2791-001
Technical reference materials (annotated)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Gorsuch, Jack
  • Jessett, Thomas E. (Thomas Edwin), 1902-1982
  • Leffler, John Compton, 1900-
  • Lincoln, Eng
  • Miller, Poland

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Baker, Martin W.--Archives (creator)
    • Lynette, Robert (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • Coalition Against Oil Pollution (Wash.) (creator)


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