Richard D. Schein papers, 1968-1975.

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Richard D. Schein papers, 1968-1975.

The collection contains the daybook, reports, agendas, correspondence, and minutes relating to Dr. Schein's involvement with environmental education programs and the Environmental Quality Board at the Pennsylvania State University. Also included are reports of his committee work with the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges on state environmental centers and environmental education. There are materials relating to undergraduate and graduate education at Penn State during his tenure as a faculty member and extensive materials on his role in obtaining grants from the Rockefeller Foundation that led to the establishment of the University's Center for the Study of Environmental Policy, the development of the Stone Valley Recreation Area, and other projects.

5 cubic feet.

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Pennsylvania State University. Office of Environmental Quality Programs

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Pennsylvania state university

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The Pennsylvania Humanities Council designated the year 1985 as "The Year of the Pennsylvania Writer." The PHC funded projects in eight locations throughout the Commonwealth to gain appreciation, understanding, and recognition for past and present Pennsylvania writers. The State College/University Park location held a two-stage conference and related events by five Centre County regional organizations. From the description of The Year of the Pennsylvania writer collection, 1984-1986....

Rockefeller Foundation

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The Rockefeller Foundation was established in May 1913 by John D. Rockefeller, by act of the New York State Legislature, "to promote the well-being of mankind throughout the world". From its earliest years, several separate organizations and divisions have carried on the Foundation's work in carefully selected fields. In 1913, the International Health Board (originally the International Health Commission) was formed in order to extend the work of the Rockefeller Sanitary Commission for the Eradi...

Schein, Richard D.

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Richard D. Schein served the College of Science at the Pennsylvania State University as faculty (1955-1986), assistant dean (1964-1966), associate dean, and director of the Office of Environmental Quality Programs (1971-1975). He retired with emeritus status in 1986. From the description of Richard D. Schein papers, 1968-1975. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 47268870 ...

National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges

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Created 1887; name variations: Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Station, 1887-1919; Association of Land-grant Colleges, 1919-1926; Association of Land-grant Colleges and State Universities, 1926-1957; Association of State Universities and Land-grant Colleges, 1965- . From the description of Annual Conventions Papers, 1915-1970. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122388174 ...

Pennsylvania State University. Center for the Study of Environmental Policy

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The Pennsylvania State University's Center for the Study of Environmental Policy researched the effects of human activity on the environment and developed ecological policy from 1972 to 1980. Work at the Center prioritized the development of knowledge and practices to best respond to societal and technological changes. From the description of Pennsylvania State University, Center for the Study of Environmental Policy records, 1940-1987. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). Worl...