Nancy C. Thomas papers, 1960-1989

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Thomas, Nancy C. (Nancy Caroline), 1928-2003
Title
Nancy C. Thomas papers
Dates
1960-1989 (inclusive)
Quantity
60 linear feet
Collection Number
4088 (Accession No. 4088-001)
Summary
Minutes, correspondence, speeches, articles, notes, and background materials; organization and government publications/documents of a writer and environmental activist
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

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Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Board member and officer of Tahoma Audubon Society (vice-president) and Washington Environmental Council (board 1973-1980, president 1976-1978). Served on citizens' advistory committees for: Pierce County and Tacoma Shorelines Master Programs (1970-1978), State Forest Practices (1974-1981), State Water Supply. Board member, Columbia River Citizens Compact. As a writer, contributed to Pacific Northwest Magazine (Pacific Search) and WEC newsletters. Gave speeches at conferences and lobbied in Olympia for WEC. Through WEC, served on committees regarding Family Farm Water Act, 1-59, and others.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Minutes, correspondence, speeches, articles, notes, and background materials; organization and government publications/documents, memos.

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Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Nancy Thomas, 5/23/1990.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Thomas, Nancy C. (Nancy Caroline), 1928-2003 --Archives

Corporate Names

  • Nisqually Delta Association (Olympia, Wash.)

Geographical Names

  • Protection Island (Wash.)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Columbia River Citizens' Compact (creator)
    • Shorelines Advisory Committee (Pierce County, Wash.) (creator)
    • Tahoma Audubon Society (creator)
    • Washington Environmental Council (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)