Erskine (Dorothy Ward) Papers, circa 1950-1982

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Summary

Title:
Dorothy Ward Erskine papers
Dates:
circa 1950-1982
Creators:
Erskine, Dorothy Ward
Abstract:
Consists primarily of subject files, arranged alphabetically, concerning early conservation in the San Francisco Bay Area. Some correspondence, notes, and organizational records among the subject files. Of note are the People for Open Space materials and the folders on preservation activities in Napa County.
Extent:
Number of containers: 8 cartons Linear feet: 10
Language:
Collection materials are in English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Dorothy Ward Erskine Papers, BANC MSS 83/79 c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Background

Scope and content:

Consists primarily of subject files, arranged alphabetically, concerning early conservation in the San Francisco Bay Area. Some correspondence, notes, and organizational records among the subject files. Of note are the People for Open Space materials and the folders on preservation activities in Napa County.

Biographical / historical:

Dorothy Erskine was born in 1896. A lifelong resident of San Francisco, she was involved in early efforts supporting public housing in the 1930's. She later became an active leader in local and regional environmental organizations. She passed away in San Francisco in 1982.

Acquisition information:
The Dorothy Ward Erskine papers were given to The Bancroft Library by John Erskine December 13, 1982. Additions were made on April 27, 1983.
Processing information:

Processed by Bancroft Library staff in 2008.

Arrangement:

Arranged to the container level.

Accruals:

No additions are expected.

Physical location:
Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding Aid written by Bancroft Library staff
Date Prepared:
© 2007
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid generated by Finding Aid author(s) via EAD XPress; markup validated by The Bancroft Library staff using OAC validation tools; Date of source: February 2009

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, 94720-6000. Consent is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner. See: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/reference/permissions.html.

Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Dorothy Ward Erskine Papers, BANC MSS 83/79 c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
510-642-6481
bancref-library@berkeley.edu
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