Washington Wilderness Coalition Records, 1979-1990
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Washington Wilderness Coalition
- Title
- Washington Wilderness Coalition Records
- Dates
- 1979-1990 (inclusive)19791990
- Quantity
- 1.03 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- Summary
- Records of a Seattle environmental organization formed in 1979.
- 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
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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was partially provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities
Historical Note
The Washington Wilderness Coalition is a Seattle environmental organization that was incorporated in 1979. It is an association which works to protect public lands in the state of Washington. The first co-directors were Karen Fant and Ken Gersten. In February of 1984, Karen Fant became executive director. She served until April 1990.
Content Description
The records, dating from 1979 to 1990, consist primarily of the correspondence, minutes, legislation, maps, and other records of founding co-director Karen Fant. The records document various environmental issues in Washington State during the 1980s. Included are materials documenting forest planning and timber sales in national forests in Eastern Washington, wilderness legislation regarding Washington State lands, and opposition by the coalition and other environmental organizations to a proposed hydroelectric project in the Chelan district of the Wenatchee National Forest.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization have been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions:
- Accession No. 4426-001, Washington Wilderness Coalition records, 1979-1991
- Accession No. 4426-002, Washington Wilderness Coalition records, 1981-1991
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 4426-001: Washington Wilderness Coalition records, 1979-1991
1 cu. ft. (1 box)Scope and Content: Correspondence primarily of Karen Fant (Co-Director with Ken Gersten, 1979-1984, Executive Director 1984-1990), minutes (1979-1981, 1983-1986), legislation, maps, subject series including correspondence and testimony, and related papers, 1979-1990. (bulk 1981-1986). Documents various environmental issues in Washington State in the 1980s, including forest planning and timber sales of national forests in Eastern Washington, wilderness legislation re Washington State lands and opposition by the Coalition and other environmental organizations to a proposed hydroelectric project in the Chelan district of the Wenatchee National Forest.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
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General Correspondence
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Description: Miller, JohnDates: 1988-1989Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Pritchard, JoelDates: 1981-1982Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Intraorganizational CorrespondenceDates: 1979-1981, 1983-1986Container: Box/Folder 1/10, Accession 4426-001
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Description: MinutesDates: 1979-1986Container: Box/Folder 1/11-12, Accession 4426-001
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Financial Records
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Description: Finance PlanDates: 1985Container: Box/Folder 1/13, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Financial ReportsDates: 1980-1986Container: Box/Folder 1/14, Accession 4426-001
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Maps
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Description: 1984 Wilderness ActDates: 1984Container: Box/Folder 1/15-18, Accession 4426-001
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Subject Series
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Description: Acid Rain – WildernessDates: 1984-1985Container: Box/Folder 1/19, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Clean Air ActDates: 1980-1982, 1989-1990Container: Box/Folder 1/20-21, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Colville National Forest Timber SaleDates: 1983-1985Container: Box/Folder 1/22, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Forest Planning MemosDates: 1985-1989Container: Box/Folder 1/23, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Holden Village, INC Dam/ Railroad Creek ProjectDates: 1983-1986Container: Box/Folder 1/24-28, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Management Plan for Washington Wilderness CoalitionDates: 1980-1986Container: Box/Folder 1/29, Accession 4426-001
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Description: National Energy PolicyDates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/30, Accession 4426-001
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Description: National Park Service LegislationDates: 1988Container: Box/Folder 1/31, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Northwest Power Planning CouncilDates: 1982-1989Container: Box/Folder 1/32, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Okanogan Forest PlanDates: 1986Container: Box/Folder 1/33, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Okanogan Shoreline Master ProgramDates: 1986-1987Container: Box/Folder 1/34, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Ridge Timber SaleDates: 1985Container: Box/Folder 1/35-36, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Roadless Area Review and Evaluation (RARE II)Dates: 1981-1984Container: Box/Folder 1/37-38, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Stehekin Valley / Stehekin WADates: 1981-1987Container: Box/Folder 1/39-40, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Timber, Fish and Wildlife Agreement (TFW)Dates: 1987Container: Box/Folder 1/41, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Washington State Wilderness Act of 1983Dates: 1983Container: Box/Folder 1/42, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984Dates: 1984Container: Box/Folder 1/43, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Washington Wilderness HearingsDates: 1981Container: Box/Folder 1/44, Accession 4426-001
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Description: Accession No. 4426-002: Washington Wilderness Coalition records, 1981-19911 vertical file
Scope and Content: Correspondence soliciting and acknowledging small grants for the Coalition's programs, 1981-1991.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Environmentalism--Washington (State)
- Forest management--Washington (State)
- Forestry law and legislation--Washington (State)
- Hydroelectric power plants--Environmental aspects--Washington (State)--Wenatchee National Forest
- Lumber trade--Washington (State)
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Wilderness areas--Law and legislation--Washington (State)
Personal Names
- Fant, Karen
- Gersten, Ken
- Pritchard, Joel M. (Joel McFee), 1925-
Corporate Names
- Northwest Power Planning Council (U.S.)
- Washington Wilderness Coalition--Archives
Geographical Names
- Washington (State)--sEnvironmental conditions
Titles within the Collection
- Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984
