Nature conservation -- Columbia River Gorge (Or. and Wash.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Eldon G. Chuinard papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 2759
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1958-1986
Oral history interview with Chuck Williams
Collection
Identifier: SR 2708
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1999 January 22-March 17
John Yeon papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss2585
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,...
Dates:
1979-1980