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Helen Day papers, 1975-1979

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Day, Helen, 1913-2000
Title
Helen Day papers
Dates
1975-1979 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.57 cubic feet, (2 boxes, 2 film reels)
Collection Number
5201
Summary
Papers of an environmental and political activist, Skagit County, Washington
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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Languages
Collection materials are in English.
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Biographical Note

Environmental and political activist, Skagit County, Washington. Day's primary role was her opposition to Puget Power's proposed nuclear plant in Skagit County in the late 1970's. Helen Day was born on December 13, 1913 and died on May 8, 2000.

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Content Description

Biographical features, clippings, notes, studies, publications, slides, tape, films, and other materials primarily related to her opposition to nuclear power plants proposed by Puget Power for the Backus Hill site in Skagit County. Also includes clippings and campaign items of her ally, Cheryl Harrison, as well as some items on other topics; 1969-1999 (bulk ca 1975-1979).

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Other Descriptive Information

2 film strips, 1 sound cassette

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Janet Minegishi, 9/10/2000

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Biographical features, clippings, notes, studies, publications
    Container: 5201-001 Box 1
  • Description: Biographical features, clippings, notes, studies, publications
    Container: 5201-001 Box 2
  • Description: "Energy: the Nuclear Alternative"
    16 mm film, color, sound, 800'
    Dates: 1974
    Container: Reel 5201-001 Reel 1
  • Description: "How Safe are America's Atomic Reactors"
    16 mm, color, sound 1000'
    Container: Reel 5201-001 Reel 2

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Day, Helen, 1913-2000--Archives
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