David John Boroughf papers, 1969-1984.

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David John Boroughf papers, 1969-1984.

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Correspondence, notes, newspaper clippings, and other materials chiefly relating to environmental issues and organizations, such as the Sierra Club and The Wilderness Society, with which Boroughf was actively involved.

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Nevada State Historical Society

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Nevada State Historical Society

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Boroughf, David John, 1953-1990

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Environmentalist and political activist, of Reno, Nev. From the description of David John Boroughf papers, 1969-1984. (Nevada State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 175292145 ...

Wilderness Society (U.S.)

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The Wilderness Society was formed in 1935 by a group of people concerned with preserving America's wilderness areas. Its mission is to "Deliver to future generations an unspoiled legacy of wild places with all the precious values they hold: Biological diversity, clean air and water, towering forests, rushing rivers, and sage-sweet, silent deserts." It accomplishes this mission through "Scientific expertise, analysis and bold advocacy at the highest levels to save, protect and restore America's w...

Sierra club

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"The dedication of the new Lodge at Horse Camp, Mount Shasta took place at high noon on Fourth of July 1923... The crowning event was when Miss Harwood of Los Angeles stepped forward and with much vim and enthusiasm pronounced the words: 'I christen thee Shasta Alpine Lodge (crash went the bottle of Shasta Ginger Ale on the stone doorway) and dedicate thee to all lovers of the great out-of doors...'" (Sierra Club Circular, Sept. 1, 1923, p. 1). From the description of Sierra Club mou...