MTGMss043.xml Guide to the GASP (Missoula, Mont.) Records 1958-1970 GASP Records Finding aid prepared by Erica Olsen Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana--Missoula ©1998
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Mss 043 GASP (Missoula, Mont.) GASP (Missoula, Mont.) Records 1958-1970 3.5 linear feet Gals Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) was a grassroots air quality organization active in Missoula, Montana, in the late 1960s. The collection details the organization and history of GASP and documents general air and water pollution conditions in Montana and in the United States. Materials are in English Historical Note

GASP, or Gals Against Smog and Pollution, was formed in the spring of 1968 by a group of Missoula women who wanted to fight air pollution in the Missoula valley. The group, active through 1970, aimed to implement the provisions of the 1967 Clean Air Act of Montana. Through petition drives, advertisements, rallies, marches, speeches before groups, and appearances before state regulatory agencies, the organization led the fight for strict air and water pollution standards for the state. Their first and most major target was the Hoerner-Waldorf plant, a large Kraft paper pulp operation west of Missoula. GASP was instrumental in bringing about a local pollution control system for Missoula County.

GASP was formed as both a study and an action group. As a study group, members researched pollution and industry issues, conducted interviews, and maintained a library. GASP committees covered issues such as Kraft pulp and paper processing; teepee burners and lumber companies; car exhaust, open burning, and backyard incinerators; clean air legislation; and meteorology and topography. Committees were also responsible for correspondence, publicity, fund raising, and general dissemination of information about pollution.

The collection details the organization and history of GASP and documents general air and water pollution conditions in Montana and in the United States. Included are correspondence and other GASP records, and an extensive collection of publications and clippings about GASP and pollution in general. The publications include items from the GASP library.

The collection is divided into nine series:

Series I: General Correspondence, 0.25 linear feet, 1962-1970

Series II: Organization, 3 folders, 1968-1970

Series III: GASP Speeches and Writings, 0.25 linear feet, 1968-1970

Series IV: Other Reports and Publications, 0.75 linear feet, 1959-1970

Series V: Government Reports and Publications, 0.75 linear feet, 1955-1970

Series VI: Clippings - Newspapers, 0.75 linear feet, 1958-1970

Series VII: Clippings - Magazines, 0.5 linear feet, 1962-1970

Series VIII: Maps, 1 folder, 1967

Series IX: Photographs, 17 items, 1964-1968

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana--Missoula.

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transferred to The University of Montana.

[Name of document or photograph number], GASP Records, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

All collection materials remained in the possession of GASP members until donation to the K. Ross Toole Archives.

Gift of GASP, date unknown.

The actions of the original processors are unknown. In May 1998, the collection was rearranged and re-described. The contents of collection LC 196, an addition to the original collection, LC 43, were integrated together to create Mss 43. Photocopies were made of items such as newspaper clippings, where the original paper had deteriorated. Duplicate items were discarded. During original processing all photographs were separated to the Archives general photograph collection. During subsequent reprocessing these photographs were located and reintegrated into the larger collection.

 Air--Pollution--Montana--Missoula Air--Pollution--United States Air quality--Montana--Missoula Kraft paper industry--Montana - Missoula County Water--Pollution--Montana--Missoula Water--Pollution--United States Water quality--Montana -- Missoula Women--Montana--Missoula--Societies and clubs Women environmentalists--Montana--Missoula--Societies, etc. Missoula (Mont.)--Environmental conditions Montana--Environmental conditions Maps Photographs Montana Maps Photographs City and Town Life Environmental Conditions Forestry and Forestry Products Women. Series I General Correspondence 1962-1970 0.25 linear feet

This series consists of correspondence between GASP and various state and national elected officials. Arranged chronologically and, within each year, alphabetically by name of correspondent.

 1/1 General Correspondence 1962 1/2 Babcock, Tim 1965 1/3 Babcock, Tim 1968 1/4 Mansfield, Mike 1968 1/5 Metcalf, Lee 1968 1/6 Muskie, Edmund 1968 1/7 Olsen, Arnold 1968 1/8 General Correspondence 1968 1/9 Mansfield, Mike 1969 1/10 Melcher, John 1969 1/11 Metcalf, Lee 1969 1/12 Muskie, Edmund 1969 1/13 Olsen, Arnold 1969 1/14 General Correspondence 1969 1/15 Cook, Marlow W. 1970 1/16 Cooper, John Sherman 1970 1/17 Dominick, Peter H. 1970 1/18 Eagleton, Thomas F. 1970 1/19 Eastland, James O. 1970 1/20 Ellender, Allen J. 1970 1/21 Hansen, Clifford P. 1970 1/22 Harris, Fred R. 1970 1/23 Hartke, Vance 1970 1/24 Jordan, B. Everett 1970 1/25 Kennedy, Edward M. 1970 1/26 Mansfield, Mike 1970 1/27 McCarthy, Eugene 1970 1/28 McGovern, George 1970 1/29 Melcher, John 1970 1/30 Metcalf, Lee 1970 1/31 Mondale, Walter 1970 1/32 Muskie, Edmund 1970 1/33 Nelson, Gaylord 1970 1/34 Nixon, Richard 1970 1/35 Olsen, Arnold 1970 1/36 Packwood, Robert 1970 1/37 Proxmire, William 1970 1/38 Riegle, Donald W. 1970 1/39 Talmadge, Herman E. 1970 1/40 General Correspondence 1970 1/41 General Correspondence undated Series II Organization 1968-1970 3 folders

This series contains items related to GASP organization, membership, and activities, including constitution and statements of purpose, membership lists and committee rosters, and paper artifacts such as bumper stickers, signs, and badges. Arranged chronologically, but many items undated.

 1/42 Organization undated 1/43 Activities 1968-1970 and undated 1/44 Paper Artifacts undated Series III Speeches and Writings 1968-1970 0.25 linear feet

The series consists of materials produced by GASP, including newsletters, minutes, reports, lists, petitions, and handwritten notes. Arranged alphabetically and then chronologically where possible, but many items undated.

 1/45 Handwritten Notes undated 1/46 Lists and Petitions 1970 and undated 1/47 Minutes 1968 1/48 Newsletters 1968-1970 and undated 1/49 News Releases undated 2/1 Questionnaires undated 2/2 Reports 1968-1970 Series IV Other Reports and Publications 1959-1970 0.75 linear feet

This series consists of reports, pamphlets, and other printed materials about pollution and about various industries, produced by industries and organizations other than GASP. This series is arranged alphabetically by topic or producer, and then chronologically.

 2/3 Anti-pollution Organizations 1966-1970 2/4 Anti-pollution and Other Political Pamphlets 1967-1969 and undated 2/5 APCA Abstracts 1968-1969 2/6 Environmental Defense Fund Suit 1968 2/7 Federation of Women's Clubs 1959-1970 and unated 2/8 Fluoridation 1965-1969 2/9 Hoerner-Waldorf Hexi Scoop and Pamphlets 1970 2/10 Hoerner-Waldorf News Releases 1969-1970 2/11 Industry Pamphlets 1968-1970 and undated 2/12 League of Women Voters undated 2/13 Manuals 1963-1967 3/1 Reports and Technical Material - Missoula and Montana Air Pollution 1966-1968 3/2 Reports and Technical Material - Wood Products Industry 1966-1968 and undated 3/3 Reports and Technical Material - Air and Other Pollution, General 1968 and undated 3/4 Reports and Technical Material - Forms, Diagrams, Statistics 1970 and undated Series V Government Reports and Publications 1955-1970 0.75 linear feet

This series consists of reports, pamphlets, and other printed materials relating to pollution, produced by various local, state, and federal agencies. This series is arranged alphabetically by name of agency, and then chronologically.

 3/5 Lane County (Oregon) Regional Air Pollution Authority Rules and Regulations 1970 3/6 Missoula: Mayor's Proclamation of Clean Air Week 1968 3/7 Montana Board of Health, Statements to 1961-1969 3/8 Montana Chamber of Commerce News Releases 1968 3/9 Montana State Air and Water Pollution Regulations and Standards 1968-1970 4/1 Montana State Publications 1960-1969 4/2 Nelson, Sen. Gaylord, Newsletter 1969 4/3 Oregon State Publications 1965-1968 4/4 Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency 1968-1969 4/5 U.S.D.A. Forest Service Publications 1956-1969 4/6 U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Air Quality Criteria 1969 4/7 U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Community Affairs Bulletin 1969 4/8 U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Control Techniques 1969 4/9 U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, News Releases 1968-1969 4/10 U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Publications, including reprints 1962-1970 5/1 U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Speeches 1966 and undated 5/2 U.S. Department of the Interior Publications 1966 5/3 U.S. Senate Committee on Public Works - Air Pollution Report 1963 5/4 Washington State Publications 1955 Series VI Clippings - Newspapers 1958-1970 0.75 linear feet

Included in this series are newspaper and magazine clippings about GASP, air pollution, and pollution in general. The clippings come from various Montana and national publications. The file of clippings from the Missoulian is extensive. A few clippings are incomplete. The source of the clippings is not always shown. This series is arranged alphabetically by newspaper name and then chronologically; however, many items are undated.

 5/5 Congressional Record 1969-1970 5/6 Missoulian 1958, 1964 5/7 Missoulian February-September 1968 5/8 Missoulian October-December 1968 5/9 Missoulian January-April 1969 5/10 Missoulian May-October 1969 5/11 Missoulian November-December 1969 5/12 Missoulian January-March 1970 5/13 Missoulian April-June 1970 6/1 Missoulian July-October 1970 6/2 Missoulian, articles undated 6/3 Missoulian, articles undated 6/4 Missoulian, letters to editor, cartoons, pictures, and ads undated 6/5 Other Montana Newspapers 1958, 1963, 1967-1970 and undated 6/6 Out-of-state Newspapers 1964-1970, undated 6/7 The Times (Missoula) 1968-1969 and undated Series VII Clippings - Magazines 1962-1970 0.5 linear feet

This series includes clippings from magazines and industry publications about GASP, air pollution, and pollution in general. Oversize clippings separated to Box 7. Arranged chronologically, with some items undated.

 6/8 Magazines and Industry Publications 1962-1967 6/9 Magazines and Industry Publications 1968 6/10 Magazines and Industry Publications 1969-1970 and undated 7/1 Magazines (Oversize) 1966-1969, undated Series VIII Maps 1967 1 folder

This series consists of two Missoula-area maps.

 7/2 Lolo National Forest, Missoula Ranger District; Precinct Map, Missoula 1967 Series IX Photographs 1964-1968 17 items

This series includes seventeen photographs, most documenting pollution in the Missoula area. Some have labels or dates, but many have no identification.

 98-1646 Landscape undated 98-1647 Road and smog cloud undated 98-1648 Kenneth J. Lampert on telephone undated 98-1649 Missoula, Montana, from South Hills, color undated 98-1650 Missoula, Montana, from South Hills, color undated 98-1651 Missoula, Montana, from South Hills, color undated 98-1652 Teepee burner with smoke, color undated 98-1653 Teepee burner with smoke, color undated 98-1654 Intermountain Lumber Company, Missoula, Montana 1968 98-1655 Smoke, Missoula, Montana undated 98-1656 Gerry Atwell Particulates from teepee burner undated 98-1657 Gerry Atwell Particulates from teepee burner undated 98-1658 Smoke from White Pine Sash Company, Missoula, Montana undated 98-1659 View of Missoula, Montana, from 8,000 feet undated 98-1660 Haze over downtown Missoula, Montana, from Waterworks Hill undated 98-1661 Automobile with dirt on hood 1964 98-1662 Gerry Atwell Smoke, Missoula undated