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Robert Sand Papers, 1980-1987

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Sand, Robert
Title
Robert Sand Papers
Dates
1980-1987 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.0 linear feet
Collection Number
Mss 834
Summary
Robert Sand is a social and environmental activist who was involved in the movement that resisted placement of Experimental Missiles (MX), later called Peacekeeper missiles, in silos in Montana and other western states in the 1980s. This collection contains materials he collected related to the arms race, nuclear disarmament, MX placement, and community organization around these issues.
Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions

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.

Languages
English.
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Biographical Note

Robert Sand was raised in south central North Dakota. He and his wife, Mary, are active advocates for various conservation and social issues, including tribal rights and nuclear disarmament. They have also held various teaching positions at Salish Kootenai College located on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Pablo, Montana.

Robert and Mary Sand have one son, Chris. The couple lived in Montana for many years and eventually moved back to North Dakota where they were living and working as of 2015.

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Content Description

Robert Sand participated in various aspects of nuclear disarmament activism within Montana. This collection contains publications and reports from local, state, and federal entities and organizations involved in nuclear disarmament. It also includes materials related to citizen efforts to resist further placement of intercontinental ballistic missiles in the western United States. Activist organizations and coalitions represented include Western Solidarity, Montana Citizens to End the Arms Race, and Citizens for an MX Free Montana. The collections also includes correspondence from various members of congress and members of various activist organizations.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

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, each organization retains rights to its own publications.

Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Materials have been divided into six series. Each series is arranged by author and then alphabetically by folder title.

Series I: Personal, 0.1 linear feet, 1982-1985

Series II: Citizens for an MX Free Montana, 0.1 linear feet, 1982-1983

Series III: Montana Citizens to End the Arms Race, 0.3 linear feet, 1982-1985

Series IV: Western Solidarity, 0.3 linear feet, 1982-1986

Series V: Other Groups, 0.1 linear feet, 1982-1986

Series VI: Related Publications, 1.1 linear feet, 1980-1987

Custodial History

Materials were retained by Robert Sand until their donation to Archives and Special Collections.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Robert Sand, 2000.

Future Additions

There are no expected additions to this collection.

Processing Note

The actions of the processor are unknown.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Disarmament
  • Intercontinental ballistic missiles
  • MX (Weapons system)
  • Nuclear weapons
  • Peace movements--Montana

Personal Names

  • Sand, Robert--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Citizens for an MX Free Montana
  • Montana Citizens to End the Arms Race
  • Western Solidarity (Organization)

Occupations

  • Environmentalists--Montana
  • Pacifists--Montana
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