Joseph L. Sax papers, 1972-1983
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sax, Joseph L.
- Title
- Joseph L. Sax papers
- Dates
- 1972-1983 (inclusive)19721983
- Quantity
- 39.75 cubic feet (48 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 04451
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Joseph L. Sax was an attorney in Washington D.C. from 1959-1962. Afterward, he was a law professor at the University of Colorado (1962-1965) and the University of Michigan (1966-1986). In the 1970s, he served on many environmental committees including the U.S. Senate Committee on Public Works (1970-71); The Conservation Foundation (1969-1973); The President's Council on Environmental Quality (1970-1972); The Environmental Studies Board of the National Academy of Sciences (1970-1973); and the Michigan Environmental Review Board (1973-1974). He was the author of several books concerning the environment and law. In 1994, he became a counselor of the U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
Content Description
This collection documents Sax's professional career as a legal consultant on environmental issues. The majority of material is professional correspondence (1974-1983), typed lectures and speeches given at conferences and workshops, committee files, research material, project material, and reports. Committee files include reports, drafts, correspondence, pamphlets, legal case files, agendas, and meeting summaries. Committees include The Energy Policy Project, National Resources Defense Council, National Academy of Sciences studies, and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Research materials consist of newspaper clippings, bibliographies, and photocopies for articles and books by Sax. Audiocassettes of the Crandell v. Biergans trial were used for a book by Sax. Manuscripts by Sax include A Doctrine to the Landscape: The Meaning of America's Parklands, and Mountains Without Handrails: A Recreation Policy for America's Parklands.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationFor scholarly use only, not for commercial use.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Preservation Note
System RequirementsCourt testimony of Crandell v. Biergans -- Audiocassettes.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsOther papers of Joseph L. Sax can be found in the Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Environmental impact analysis -- Law and legislation.
- Environmental impact analysis -- Michigan.
- Environmental law -- Cases.
- Environmental law.
- Environmental policy -- United States.
- Legal consultants.
Corporate Names
- Conservation Foundation.
- Council on Environmental Quality (U.S.)
- National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)
Geographical Names
- Detroit (Mich.)
