Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.
- Abstract:
- The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Collection consists of studies, reports, correspondence, and clippings documenting the society’s interests in local environmental issues. The collection also includes office materials, litigation, and Clearwater events.
- Extent:
- 78 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
[Description of item, date, location of item in order of series, box number, folder number ], in the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. Collection, Archives and Special Collections, James A. Cannavino Library, Marist College.
Background
- Scope and Content:
The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. Collection consists of correspondence, research materials, publications, memorandums, and legal documents pertaining to Clearwater’s participation in local environmental issues. Also included are materials used for researching purposes, including pamphlets, regulations, and manuals. Finally, the collection contains clippings and photographs of the environmental action and Clearwater events.
- Biographical / Historical:
The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 1966 dedicated to the education and preservation of the Hudson River. Its goal is “to defend and restore the Hudson River.” To achieve this goal, the Sloop Clearwater investigates and conducts research into any causes or sources of contamination of the river, informs the public of such dangers, and educates the public of the Hudson – its history, environment, as well as its dangers and ways to protect it. Since its founding, Sloop Clearwater has had many notable achievements. Among these are the building and launching of the Sloop – the first wooden sailing ship with a mission to preserve and protect the environment – playing a key role in the Clear Water Act and being the first to begin the 25-year battle with GE concerning PCBs in the Hudson. In addition to their research and activist, the Sloop Clearwater invites hundreds of kids each year from local schools to take a ride down the Hudson and learn first hand about the ecosystems and pollution. Clearwater has inspired many to protect and preserve the great waterways and will continue to do so for many years to come.
- Acquisition information:
- The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. Collection was given to the Marist College Library by the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.
- Arrangement:
These records are organized into seven series: 1. Environmental Action, has 37 subseries, 2. Publications, has 8 subseries, 3. Office papers, has 6 subseries, 4. John Mylod's Projects and Interests, 5. Clippings, 6. Photographs, and 7. Clearwaters Founding Materials, has 3 subseries.
- Physical location:
- Please contact the Marist College Archives and Special Collections for information regarding use and access of this collection.
- Rules or conventions:
- DACS Describing Archives: A Content Standard. Chicago: Society of American Archivists, 2013.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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There are no restrictions on this collection
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Individuals requesting reproductions expressly assume the responsibility for compliance with all pertinent provisions of the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. ss101 et seq. Patrons further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Marist College Archives and Special Collections and its staff in connection with any disputes arising from the Copyright Act, over the reproduction of material at the request of patrons. For more information please visit the following website: http://www.loc.gov/copyright/title17/.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Description of item, date, location of item in order of series, box number, folder number ], in the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. Collection, Archives and Special Collections, James A. Cannavino Library, Marist College.
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
- CONTACT:
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845-575-3364library.archives@marist.edu