Emerson Venable papers 1889-1996 bulk 1960-1975.

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Emerson Venable papers 1889-1996 bulk 1960-1975.

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Papers include correspondence, reports, news clippings, minutes, and publications. The majority of this collection relates to the study of air pollution in the United States and Allegheny County, Pa. Although material prior to 1970 in included, the majority of the material follows the passage of the Federal Clean Air Act of 1970. Reports studying the production of air pollution in the county constitute the majority of the material. There is little relating to Venable's personal life.

18.00 linear ft.

Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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