Elizabeth M. Winstonpapers. 1928-1992 (bulk 1973-1979).

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Elizabeth M. Winstonpapers. 1928-1992 (bulk 1973-1979).

The collection contains personal papers of Elizabeth MeloneWinston, including correspondence with various elected officials and governmentagencies; transcripts of public hearings; newspaper clippings; hydrographic tables,charts, and analyses; and legal documents relating to her work as a founding memberof the Lake Superior Shores and Lowlands Defense Fund and their federal courtlitigation against the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to protect the water levels ofLake Superior (1973-1979). Also contains personal correspondence and related papers,mostly associated with Winston's husband, Frederick S. Winston, noted attorney andconservationist (1928-1963).

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