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Lewis F. Clark Sierra Club papers, 1931-1988.
BANC MSS 71/295 c Series 16; BANC MSS 71/295 c Series 16
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Title:
Lewis F. Clark Sierra Club papers, 1931-1988Creator/Contributor:
Clark, Lewis Frothingham, 1900-, creatorCreator/Contributor:
Sierra ClubAbstract:
Consists of correspondence, minutes, agendas, and other papers pertaining to Clark's board membership and committees on which
he served, including files from the Lodges and Lands Committee documenting the construction of Clair Tappaan Lodge near Donner
Summit in 1934. Also included are files documenting a number of campaigns; issue files; and papers pertaining to the passage
of the Wilderness Bill; Publications Committee files; and correspondence regarding the Sierra Club Foundation. Personal materials
in the collection include diaries and training manuals for the Boy Scouts of America, from 1927 to 1932.
Date:
1931 (issued)Subject:
Conservationists -- United StatesConservationists -- California
Note:
For information on main collection, see collection-level record (search under call number: BANC MSS 71/295 c, or under title:
Sierra Club members papers.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
Clark served as a board member from 1933 to 1969. He was president from 1949 to 1951 and held every other executive committee
office.
Finding aid available (filed under Sierra Club members papers).
Part of a collection of papers of prominent members of the Sierra Club, acquired from individual members.
Physical Description:
6 cartons, 3 boxes, 2 oversize folders (11.25 linear ft.)
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS 71/295 c Series 16
BANC MSS 71/295 c Series 16
Origin:
Various placesCopyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.