Jasperson (Robert) papers, 1958-1984

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Summary

Title:
Robert Jasperson papers
Dates:
1958-1984
Creators:
Jasperson, Robert
Abstract:
The collection contains records relating to Jasperson's involvement with the Conservation Law Society of America, the Sierra Club Foundation, Save-the-Redwoods League and the Walnut Creek Open Space Foundation.
Extent:
Number of containers: 11 cartons Linear feet: 13.75
Language:
Collection materials are in English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Robert Jasperson Papers, BANC MSS 2007/135, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains records relating to Jasperson's involvement with the Conservation Law Society of America, the Sierra Club Foundation, Save-the-Redwoods League and the Walnut Creek Open Space Foundation.

Subject files include correspondence, research notes, legal documents, and general organizational papers, such as articles of incorporation, meeting minutes, and memoranda. Conservation Law Society of America projects, pursued in conjunction with other conservation groups, are the primary focus of the papers. The papers are arranged as received.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Jasperson was born December 12, 1928 in Washington, D.C. He grew up in a Navy family and attended Annapolis for two years before resigning in order to enroll in the University of Montana's forestry program. After graduation he served as an infantry lieutenant in Korea. He returned to the University of Montana on the G.I. Bill to study law and spent summers as a ranger in Glacier National Park.

In 1960 Jasperson moved to San Francisco and joined a law firm that practiced personal injury cases. He also joined the Sierra Club. When David Brower and Richard Leonard formed the Conservation Law Society of America, Jasperson was hired as Executive Director. In 1968 he did much of the initial legal research for the Conservation Law Society's landmark lawsuit to prevent Walt Disney from building a ski resort in Mineral King. He later became General Counsel for the Save-the-Redwoods League, where he negotiated land acquisitions through both donations and purchases. Jasperson remained active in the Walnut Creek Open Space Foundation, serving on the board until his death on April 15, 2005.

Acquisition information:
The Robert Jasperson Papers were given to The Bancroft Library by Sally Jasperson on March 15, 2007.
Processing information:

Processed by the Bancroft Library staff in 2007.

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: September 2007

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], Robert Jasperson Papers, BANC MSS 2007/135, 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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