Conservation of natural resources -- Northwest, Pacific

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Frank J. Clark (1891-1960) was a teacher who was particularly interested in pupil guidance methods and a conservationist associated with the Northwest Conservation League and the White River Recreation Association. The collection contains correspondence, conservation information, and educational materials and publications, 1918-1955.

Abstract Collection consists of correspondence and documents concerning a wide variety of regional and national activities and associations. Most relate to the promotion of commercial and human welfare, often in the area of conservation and social legislation. Of particular importance are the files related to timber as collateral, the Columbia Basin Inter-Agency Committee, and the National Reclamation Association. In most of the organizations represented in the files, Dana either held office or was...

Abstract

Jane Novick, nee Graham, (1924-1914) served as the secretary for the Eugene Future Power Committee. She was involved in the American Civil Liberties Unions, the League of Women Voters, and the Lane County Democratic Party. She was an activist opponent against EWEB's usage of nuclear power, and she was a key individual in stopping the construction of a $234 million nuclear power plant near Big Creek between Florence and Yachats in 1970.