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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)
Quantity
5.48 cubic feet (7 boxes)
Collection Number
2656
Summary
Papers of an activist in the environmental movement and in various organizations
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

Open to all users.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

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.

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Content Description

Reports, minutes, lists, memos, notes, memoranda, letters, clippings, subject files, campaign file cards, address cards, and ephemeral material.

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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

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

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Description: Accession No. 2656-001: Michael G. Ruby papers, 1968-1969
    .11 cubic feet (1 box)

    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.

  • Description: Accession No. 2656-002: Michael G. Ruby papers, 1977
    .03 cubic feet

    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, 1967-1975

    1 cubic foot (1 box)

    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.

  • Description: Accession No. 2656-004: Michael G. Ruby papers, circa 1967-1978
    4.17 cubic feet (4 boxes)

    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.

  • Description: Accession No. 2656-005: Michael G. Ruby papers, 1974
    .17 cubic foot (1 box)

    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.

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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

  • 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)


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