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The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence, much of it related to the Columbia River Gorge, and of documents relating to Columbia Gorge legislation. Collection also includes historical biographies by Eldon G. Chuinard on John McLoughlin and Marcus Whitman.

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Oral history interview with spouses Dennis A. White and Bonnie L. White, conducted by Clark Hansen in two sessions, on January 11 and May 12, 2000, as part of the Columbia River Dissenters Oral History Series. The Whites discuss their involvement with the Friends of White Salmon to oppose the construction of dams on the White Salmon River in Washington state, and later to advocate for the river to be designated as a National Wild and Scenic River.

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Oral history interview with Chuck Williams, conducted by Clark Hansen in three sessions, from January 22, 1999, to March 17, 1999, as part of the Columbia River Dissenters Oral History Series. Williams discusses his involvement with the campaign to designate the Columbia River Gorge as a National Scenic Area, and explains why he now feels that the scenic area designation is inadequate.

Abstract John Yeon (1910-1994) worked for the firm of A.E. Doyle & Associates and is credited, along with Pietro Belluschi, with the development of the Northwest Regional style of architecture. Yeon was also a dedicated conservationist who donated land to the state parks system. Collection includes a statement, 1980, regarding the proposed Cadillac Fairview project in Portland; a letter to Oregon Governor Vic Atiyeh, 1979, regarding protection of the Columbia Gorge; and reports and letters, 1979,...