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Michael G. Ruby papers, 1967-1978
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ruby, Michael G.
- Title
- Michael G. Ruby papers
- Dates
- 1967-1978 (inclusive)19671978
- Quantity
- 5.48 cubic feet (7 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 2656
- Summary
- Papers of an activist in the environmental movement and in various organizations
- 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
Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Mike Ruby was active in the environmental movement and in various organizations including the Alpine Lakes Protection Society and Washington Environmental Council. Ruby was a candidate in the March 1974 Freeholders election.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Reports, minutes, lists, memos, notes, memoranda, letters, clippings, subject files, campaign file cards, address cards, and ephemeral material.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 5 accessions.
- Accession No. 2656-001, Michael G. Ruby papers, 1968-1969
- Accession No. 2656-002, Michael G. Ruby papers, 1977
- Accession No. 2656-003, Michael G. Ruby papers, 1967-1975
- Accession No. 2656-004, Michael G. Ruby papers, circa 1967-1978
- Accession No. 2656-005, Michael G. Ruby papers, 1974
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2656-001: Michael G. Ruby papers, 1968-1969Return to Top
Scope and Content: Reports, minutes, lists, memos, ephemeral material.
Material concerns early years, from 1968- , of the Puget Sound Group of the Sierra Club. Some of it also deals with the larger Sierra Club unit, the Pacific Northwest Chapter.
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 Mike Ruby.
Accession No. 2656-002: Michael G. Ruby papers, 1977Return to Top
Scope and Content: Memoranda, notes.
Material relates to environmental movement and elections of 1977 in Seattle and King County.
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 Mike Ruby, 4/22/1977.
Accession No. 2656-003: Michael G. Ruby papers, 1967-1975Return to Top
Scope and Content: Reports, minutes, letters, memos, ephemera, clippings, etc.
Concerns Ruby's activities in the Washington Environmental Council as well as other conservation organizations.
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 Mike Ruby, 10/5/1977.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 2656-003 | Alpine Lakes Protection Society 3 folders
|
1969-1975 |
| 1 | 2656-003 | Conservation Education and Action Council 1 folder
|
1966-1971 |
| 1 | 2656-003 | League of Conservation Voters 1 folder
|
1977 |
| 1 | 2656-003 | National Campus Conservation Council 1 folder
|
1966-1967 |
| 1 | 2656-003 | Sierra Club Council, Youth Activities
Committee 1 folder
|
1966-1968 |
| 1 | 2656-003 | Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter 1 folder
|
1967 |
| 1 | 2656-003 | Sierra Club Hells Canyon 1 folder
|
undated |
| 1 | 2656-003 | Transit Patrons Association, Seattle 1 folder
|
1970 |
| 1 | 2656-003 | Washington Environmental Council 9 folders
|
1967-1972 |
| 1 | 2656-003 | Alpine Lakes National Recreation Area 1 folder
|
1969-1975 |
| 1 | 2656-003 | Discovery Park 1 folder
|
1974-1975 |
| 1 | 2656-003 | Golden Garden 1 folder
|
1971 |
| 1 | 2656-003 | Sand Point Park 1 folder
|
1973 |
| 1 | 2656-003 | Seattle - Fort Lawton - Phase I 1 folder
|
1968 |
| 1 | 2656-003 | Seattle - Fort Lawton - Phase II 1 folder
|
1969-1970 |
| 1 | 2656-003 | Student Action 1 folder
|
1970 |
Accession No. 2656-004: Michael G. Ruby papers, circa 1967-1978Return to Top
Scope and Content: Subject files which include correspondence, clippings, and ephemera.
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 Mike Ruby, 8/7/1981.
Accession No. 2656-005: Michael G. Ruby papers, 1974Return to Top
Scope and Content: Campaign file cards for Freeholder Campaign, address cards, some undated.
1) Address cards used in job at city, includes environmental organizations and names of contacts in environmental organizations. Blue cards - professional; Green card - Government; Orange cards - Industry.
2) File cards include names and addresses for Freeholder campaign; Ruby was a candidate in the March 1974 Freeholders election.
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 Mike Ruby, 12/31/1981.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Conservationists--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Ruby, Michael G.--Archives
Corporate Names
- Seattle (Wash.). Freeholders Board
- Seattle Aquarium
- Warren G. Magnuson Park (Seattle, Wash.)
Geographical Names
- Fort Lawton (Seattle, Wash.)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Alpine Lakes Protection Society (Wash.) (creator)
- Conservation Education and Action Council (creator)
- League of Conservation Voters (King County, Wash.)
- National Campus Conservation Council (creator)
- Sierra Club
- Sierra Club. Council (creator)
- Sierra Club. Council. Youth Activities Committee (creator)
- Sierra Club. Puget Sound Group (creator)
- Sierra Club. San Francisco Bay Chapter (creator)
- Transit Patrons Association (creator)
- Washington Environmental Council (creator)
