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Marian Heiskell papers, 1962-1987
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Heiskell, Marian, 1918-
- Title
- Marian Heiskell papers
- Dates
- 1962-1987 (inclusive)19621987
- Quantity
- 3.6 cubic feet (8 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 09622
- 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
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Marian Sulzberger Heiskell, conservationist and newspaper executive, was a member of the Board of Directors of the New York Times from 1963-1997. Throughout the 1960s-1980s, she served on the National Park System (formerly the National Parks, Historic Sites, Buildings & Monuments) Advisory Board. She was a member of the Board of Managers of the New York Botanical Garden and the National Audubon Society. She was also a trustee of The Parks Council, a member of the Board of Managers of the National Park Foundation, and Honorary Chairman of the Council on the Environment of New York City.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Marian Heiskell papers contain correspondence, reports, minutes, and printed material relating to Heiskell's work on environmental committees and advisory boards. In particular there is a large amount of information on the activities of the National Parks System (formerly the National Parks, Historic Sites, Buildings & Monuments) Advisory Board. There are also reports and printed material relating to environmental and social concerns in New York City, including the Community Service Society of New York and the Gateway Recreation Area.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- National parks and reserves -- United States.
- Parks -- New York (State)
- Parks -- United States.
- Recreation areas -- New York (State)
Corporate Names
- Community Service Society of New York.
- New York (N.Y.). Mayor's Council on the Environment.
- United States. National Park System Advisory Board.
