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Toward A Sustainable Maine : The Politics, Economics, And Ethics Of Sustainability, Richard Barringer (Ed.)

Maine Collection

Toward A Sustainable Maine : The Politics, Economics, and Ethics of Sustainability

Richard Barringer, editor, Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern Maine

Edmund S. Muskie Institute of Public Affairs, University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine, 1993.

The proceedings of a conference presented at Bowdoin College on March 19 and 20, 1993, by the Edmund S. Muskie Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Southern Maine, and by the Natural Resources Council of Maine. Ellen Baum, conference organizer.

Contents; Foreword by Richard Barringer / Welcome by Everett Carson / Global, Canadian, and Maine Perspectives / Sustaining Our Natural and …

Oral History Interview: Edward C. Jackson, Edward C. Jackson

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

Edward C. Jackson was born on January 17, 1911, in Canfield, Braxton County, WV. In 1926, he moved to Fenwick, Nicholas County, WV, to pursue jobs in saw mills. In his interview, Mr. Jackson describes in great detail the design and structure of the log home he lived in as a child. He focuses on growing up on a farm and places emphasis on the type of work he did and food preparation and preservation. Mr. Jackson also discusses the tight-knit community in which he was raised. In the audio clip provided, Mr. Jackson discusses working in the lumber industry. …

Oral History Interview: Charles R. Knightstep, Charles R. Knightstep

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

Charles Knightstep was born in Jackson County, WV, but resided in Mason County WV, for the majority of his life. Mr. Knightstep reminiscences about his life growing up on a farm. He describes the process of drying fruits and vegetables and burying apples and potatoes for use during the winter. He explains how his grandmother and mother made lye soap, cottage cheese, and apple butter. He also describes courting his wife and visiting her by horse and buggy. Mr. Knightstep worked for the Kanawha and Michigan railroad beginning in 1915, when he was 15 years old. He describes the changes …

The Ursinus Weekly, April 24, 1961, John Swinton, Anne Mendelson, Robin L. Stevenson, Bill Pratt, Catherine A. Nicolai, Gerald Morita, Craig Garner, Holland Fitts, Gail Ford

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Y retreat format includes rustic setting, square dance • Six students join ICG Conference; Bogel a nominee • Church secretary to speak in chapel • Dean Rothenberger lists women's dorm officers • May 5-7 heralds Greek weekend: Buddy Morrow's orchestra opens weekend of dancing, sports, picnics • Curtis Ensemble well received here; Plays difficult pieces proficiently • Juniors ask "Ruby" Summer delivery • College chaplain "haiku" authority • Mayes, Moll seek MSGA prexy post • Schellhase announces alumni Spring seminar • Editorial: Curtis String Quartet; MSGA's jurisdiction • Ursinus in the past • Vigil at Fort Detrick • "Red China: …

The Ursinus Weekly, April 13, 1959, Marla Shilton, John Swinton, Carol E. Schmidt

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Pearson crowned queen; Cub & Key taps four men • Meistersingers to present concert this Thurs. evening • APO invites students to hike on Saturday • Stars & Players meeting; Officers to be nominated • Slate announced for organization elections on 21st • Paris visits U.C. as Cafe Boheme opens Sat. night • Gundersheimer speaks to group on growth of early Christian art • Intercollegiate panel to discuss customs Wed. • "Beneath the sea" is May Day theme with novel dances • National Library Week to be observed by U.C. • Editorial: The Christian college • Easy access? • Racketmen …