Series III: Subject files, 1950-2016
Scope and Contents
This series consists of articles and clippings primarily gathered by Linda Lear in writing Witness for Nature. These include articles written after 1965 that capture the public response to Rachel Carson and Silent Spring, articles on pesticides, and a variety of topics connected to Rachel Carson. Lear has continued to add to the Also included are the clippings from all over the United States collected and curated by Shirley Briggs in her work for the Rachel Carson Council. Originally kept in six binders, they include newspaper clippings, reports, brochures, offprints, and articles on Rachel Carson.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found in 1950-2016
Creator
- From the Collection: Lear, Linda J., 1940- (Person)
- From the Collection: Carson, Rachel, 1907-1964 (Person)
- From the Collection: Briggs, Shirley A. (Shirley Ann), 1918-2004 (Artist, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Some restrictions on interviews (Series II.B) and Linda Lear's correspondence (Series V.B). Please contact Lear Center staff for details. The audiovisual material may only be accessed in the reading room.
Extent
From the Collection: 34 Linear Feet (57 document boxes, 3 half document boxes, 2 flat boxes, 1 binder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
This Series is arranged into the following four subseries: Subseries A. Response to Rachel Carson and Silent Spring since 1965; Subseries B. Pesticides; Subseries C. General related research; and Subseries D. Clippings. Materials are arranged as found.
Repository Details
Part of the Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives Repository
Connecticut College
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New London CT 06320 United States
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