Nature and the Environment

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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.

Date(s): 1918 to 1991

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Holographs, signed; typescripts, signed; holographs; printed forms completed in ms.; typescripts: typescripts (carbon copies); printed matter

Date(s): 1930 to 1953

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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.

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...

Date(s): 1945 to 1970

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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.

Date(s): 1941 to 2007

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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.

Date(s): 1827 to 2023

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...

Date(s): 1971 to 2018

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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."

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...

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...

Date(s): 1925 to 2005

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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.

Date(s): 1974 to 1979

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John Mudge, Lyme resident and activist. Consist of reports, correspondence, clippings and brochures related to the study of and opposition to the proposed development of a Parsons and Whittemore Pulp Mill in the Upper Valley.

Date(s): 1920 to 1927

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Joseph L. Richards (1886-1959), forester. Dartmouth College Class of 1912. The collection contains papers including field notes, graphs, weather notes, data and some correspondence related to diseases in pine trees, especially pine blister rust in Temple, N.H., area compiled by Jospeh L. Richards.

Date(s): 1823 to 1985

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The papers of Lawrence Hines contain correspondence, writings including the manuscript of "Rivers North," book reviews, newsletters, pamphlets, reports, maps, surveys and research material related to the Arctic, its wildlife, birds and territories. The material chronicles his interest in the Northwest Territories of Canada, and on Alaska and the Quetico-Superior region between Canada and the United States. Material related to his interest in river canoeing is also included.

Date(s): 1751 to 1998

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The MacKaye Family Papers contain correspondence, manuscript drafts, photographs, financial records, sketchbooks, notebooks, diaries, programs, broadsides, posters, newspaper clippings, and ephemeral items. They chronicle four generations of the family. The bulk of the collections focus is on dramatist Steele MacKaye, his son and fellow dramatist and poet, Percy Mackaye, as well as the noted conservationist Benton Mackaye.

Date(s): 1932 to 1958

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Mt. Washington Observatory. The collection consists of weather observations, including general meteorological observations, barographic, thermohydrographic, wind speed and gust records of the observatory and several substations.

Date(s): 1977-01-01 to 1977-01-20

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Robert Scott Monahan, College Forester and Politician. Oral history interview documenting his undergraduate years and career at Dartmouth College.

Date(s): 1905 to 1989

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The collection contains meeting minutes, by-laws, and articles of agreement for the Pine Park Association.

Date(s): 1897 to 1991

Scope and Contents The papers of Robert Scott Monahan consist of correspondence, news clippings, magazine articles, memoranda, notes, note cards, photographs, agendas, maps, mailing lists and reports. The documents span Monahan’s life from his youth as a high school student and athlete in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to his retirement and death in1994. The collection includes documents from Monahan’s time with the United States Forest Service, Mount Washington and the Observatory that he was instrumental in...