Papers of a conservative Republican businessman from Rowley, Mass. concerning antinuclear activism and his founding of We The People, Inc. of the United States, an organization devoted to educating the public about the dangers of nuclear power and radioactive waste, and a network for whistle blowers. Comley's home and business, a nursing home, are within the severe damage radius of the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant in New Hampshire. Dissatisfied by the response from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission when asked for an evacuation plan for the nursing home, and shocked by the Reagan administration's lack of response when urged to investigate the NRC, Comley became an activist. Subsequent investigation by WTP uncovered the use of substandard, counterfeit parts in nuclear plants. This investigation led to a conspiracy lawsuit against Comley and WTP. Comley was also involved in the NRC's attempt to fire Roger Fortuna, a whistle blower within the agency. In addition to documenting these events, the papers also concern Comley's attempts to influence Reagan, Bush, and other politicians. The collection consists entirely of photocopies and includes clippings; chronologies of Comley's involvement with Gov. John Sununu, President Reagan, and Vice-President Bush; press releases; reports of investigations; transcriptions of conversations; correspondence; legal documents; reference notes (re counterfeit parts); and biographical information.
