Found 18 Results

Nature and the Environment

 
Identifier: nature-environment
Collections that deal with issue of nature, the environment, environmentalism, sustainability, or the natural landscape.

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records

Dartmouth College, Environmental Studies Program records May be restricted

DA-683
 Collection
Identifier: DA-683
Scope and Contents

The collection contains subject files, correspondence, confirmation, reports, clippings, student files, course evaluations, handouts, lists of minors and majors, grade sheet, course proposals, student papers, exams, grades, syllabi and thesis proposals.

The material chronicles the activities and classes of the Department of Environmental Studies including Nees Director's Meetings, and the Kenya FSP.

Dartmouth Outing Club of Boston records

DO-15
 Collection
Identifier: DO-15
Date(s): 1930 to 1953
Scope and Contents

The collection contains the records of the Dartmouth Outing Club of Boston, including correspondence, fliers, and record books. The records document the activities of this chapter of the Outing Club.

Dartmouth Outing Club records

DO-1
 Collection
Identifier: DO-1
Date(s): 1909 to 2007
Abstract The Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC) was founded in 1909 by Fred Harris, Dartmouth Class of 1911, and others, to encourage winter outdoor activities at the College, and has become one of the largest student organizations on campus. The records of the DOC contain correspondence, reports, committee minutes, financial documents, shelter logbooks, photographs, and other materials documenting the administration, activities and responsibilities of the the DOC. The records also contain document...

David C. Nutt papers

Stefansson Mss-71
 Collection
Identifier: Mss-71
Date(s): 1945 to 1970
Abstract

David C. Nutt (1919-2008). DC class of 1941. Professor. Contains correspondence, reports, administrative papers, articles, field reports and data, nautical charts and maps, research materials, ship logs and photographs relating to Nutt's research and teaching of the Arctic.

Donella H. Meadows papers

MS-1152
 Collection
Identifier: MS-1152
Date(s): 1941 to 2007
Abstract

Donella H. Meadows, environmental activist, professor and author. Contains manuscripts, correspondence, newspaper columns, newsletters, newspaper clippings, photographs and negatives related to her publications and work concerning environmental sustainability.

George C. Shattuck Observatory records

DA-9
 Collection
Identifier: DA-9
Date(s): 1853 to 2010
Abstract Construction of the observatory at Dartmouth College was made possible by a gift from Dr. George C. Shattuck, Class of 1803, in 1852. Although the intended use of the observatory was for observations and instruction in astronomy, Professor Ira Young also convinced Dr. Shattuck to provide for additional equipment which would make the building useful for courses in natural philosophy and meteorology as well. Young began sending meteorological observations to the Smithsonian in the fall of...

Guy and Laura Waterman papers

ML-106
 Collection
Identifier: ML-106
Date(s): 1971 to 2018
Abstract

Guy and Laura Waterman, authors. Contains drafts, correspondence, reviews, notes and interviews for "Losing the Garden: The Story of a Marriage" by Laura Waterman. Also includes materials related to the Waterman's homesteading activities in Vermont and manuscript materials for "Yankee Rock and Ice," "Forest and Crag," "Backwoods Ethics" and "Wilderness Ethics" as well as correspondence related to Laura Waterman's book "Starvation Shore."

James F. Colby collection on Pine Park, Hanover, NH

MS-1442
 Collection
Identifier: MS-1442
Date(s): 1809 to 1977
Content Description The collection contains correspondence, agreements, By-Laws and other governing documents, as well as stock certificates, bills, receipts and a deed, related to the establishment of Pine Park in Hanover. Pine Park was created to prevent the Diamond Match company from buying the pine forest on the northwest side of the village of Hanover in 1900. The only way to insure the preservation of the land was to buy the over 45 acres land for $4,000. Most of the money was raised by...

Jean Hennessey papers

MS-1089
 Collection
Identifier: MS-1089
Date(s): 1962 to 2002
Abstract Jean Hennessey (1927-2004), was an environmental and political activist in Hanover, New Hampshire. She served as a research fellow on Dartmouth College’s Environmental Studies faculty and was the first Director of the College’s Institute on Canada and the US. Her papers contain correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, reports, publications, posters, pamphlets, and books related to her work with the environment, conservation, hydro-electric and nuclear power, Native land and preservation...

John Brown papers

MS-1011
 Collection
Identifier: MS-1011
Date(s): 1925 to 2005
Abstract

Contains educational materials, working papers, correspondence, journals, agendas, notebooks, memorabilia items, and photographs. The Collection documents Brown's work as an environmental activist, student and environmental consultant in New Hampshire.