Interviewer
Bill LaCroix
Files
Description
During the first part of this interview, Stewart Brandborg discusses his introduction to the Alaskan wilderness and his insistence that the Wilderness Society prioritize Alaskan preservation. In particular, he emphasizes the roles of Sig Olson, Ted Swem, and Olaus Murie in the Alaskan fight. In the second portion of the interview, Brandborg discusses the debate between Society members regarding the 1956 wilderness bill and the Society’s strategy of lobbying Congress. He also notes the relationships between various conservation organizations, such as the Sierra Club, National Wildlife Federation, and the Wilderness Society.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Stewart Brandborg; Wilderness conservation; Alaskan wilderness; 1956 Wilderness Bill; Wilderness Society; National Wildlife Federation; Sierra Club; Sig Olson; Ted Swem; Olaus Murie
Original Date
12-3-2013
Time Period
Twentieth century
Geographic Coverage
Montana; United States
Language
eng
Original Collection
Bill LaCroix Interviews with Stewart Brandborg Oral History Project, OH 459, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Rights
Copyright to this collection is held by the interview participants and by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula. Permission may be required for use. For further information please contact Archives and Special Collections: (406) 243-2053 / library.archives@umontana.edu
Oral History Number
OH 459-006
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 sound file (00:56:08 min.) digital + 1 transcript (8 p.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
00:56:08 minutes
Local Filename
OH_459_006.mp3; OH_459_006.pdf
Citation
Brandborg, Stewart, "Stewart Brandborg Interview, December 3, 2013" (2013). Bill LaCroix Interviews with Stewart Brandborg Oral History Project. 6.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/billlacroix_interviews/6