Series: Post-Senate Papers, 1981-2005

Activities and schedules, 1982

Apostle Islands, 1981-1985

Apostle Islands 25th anniversary events, 1995

Articles, 1983-2005

Correspondence, 1981-2005

Earth Day

File for Bill Christofferson

General, 1985, 2000, 2005, 2006

An environmental speech which may have been delivered in California, addressed to Mr. Robinson and friends, is available online.

Histories, circa 2003

Linked to Vladimir Lenin

News clippings, 1970, 1983, 1988-1995, 1998-2004, undated

Notes on Denis Hayes, 1990

Publications, 1980-2002

Visa card release

Wilderness Society press release and itinerary, 1995

Earth Day 20, 1990

Background

Governors' letters, 1989

Letters, 1990

Press, 1989

Proclamations, oversize

Schedules, 1990

Earth Day USA, 1991-1992

Earth Day, 25th anniversary, 1995

Activities by environmental groups

Environmental issues

Governmental journals covering Earth Day

Magazine articles

National Earth Day Celebration

Flyers and posters

Nelson's speech and participation

Rally planning material

Nelson's national tour

Engagements, speaking

Interviews scheduled

Speaking tour schedule and overview

Wilderness Society press packet

Newspaper articles

Non-commercial publications about Earth Day

Press releases

State and local celebrations

Youth oriented environmental groups

Environmental Network, 1984

Eulogies for others, 1983, 1992, 1995, 1999, 2002

“Gala for Gaylord,” 2000

Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, proposal, 2005

Interviews, 1983, 1995, 1997

Investments

Kennedy, John F., Wisconsin tour, 1963

Legislation

Apostle Islands

Background, 1978-1980

Chronology

Environmental conservation chronology

Environmental education chronology

Great Lakes

Background, 1978-1980

Chronology

News clippings, 1977-1980

Scenic highways chronology

Small-scale hydropower chronology

Solid waste chronology

St. Croix River

Chronology, 1988, 1991-1992

Velie Estate, 1978-1980

Strip mining

Background, 1977-1980

Chronology

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

Background, 1978-1980

Briefing book

Chronology

Toxic pesticides and chemicals chronology

Trails legislation

Background, 1978-1980

Chronology

Upper Great Lakes Regional Commission chronology

Upper Mississippi wilderness study, 1975, 1977-1978

Wildlife chronology

Wilderness legislation

Background, 1978

Chronology

McClosky, Paul N., correspondence, 2004

McConnell, John, Earth Society Foundation, 1993

Namekagon River dedication, 2003

News clippings, 1959-2005, undated

Notes, undated

Notes for Christofferson book, undated

Notebook, undated

Senate career background

Campaign, 1980

Correspondence, 1964-1980

Earth Day, background and speech notes, 1970

Notes for Nelson's Earth Day speech at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are available online.

Miscellaneous, 1976-1980

News clippings, 1964-1980

Speech quotes

Speeches, 1981-1997

Speeches and remarks, 1985-2000

Wisconsin Eye Capital Campaign, undated

Wisconsin Public Television, Nelson documentary press release, undated

Writings, 1983-2003

Videotapes

Gaylord Nelson: a Profile / WHA-TV, 1990
Alternate Format: User copy available.

Physical Description: 1 video recording (VHS); running time 60 minutes; sound; color; 1/2-inch cassette 
Scope and Content Note: Gaylord Nelson's political career, tracing his beginnings in the Wisconsin State Senate to his years in the U.S. Senate. Includes news footage and interviews with Walter Mondale, George McGovern, Tom Eagleton, Melvin Laird, and Bill Bechtel. Also includes conversation with Nelson regarding changes in the last 20 years since the initial Earth Day. Technical Credits: Director, Nolan Lehman; executive producer, Dave Iverson; photographer and editor, Jim Erskine; music by Tom Naunas. Cast Credits: Narrator: Dave Iverson.
Note: Copyright: 1987, 1990, The Wisconsin ECB and UW Board of Regents.

Interview with Gaylord Nelson for Living with Nature Ltd. / AVP Inc., 1992 January 10
Alternate Format: User copy available.

Physical Description: 1 video recording (VHS) 
Scope and Content Note: Nelson is interviewed regarding the environment.

Saving the River/ Friends of the River, 1992
Alternate Format: User copy available.

Physical Description: 1 video recording (VHS) 
Scope and Content Note: Walt DeYoung hosts a conversation with Gaylord Nelson, Walter Mondale, James Taylor Dunn from the National Park Service, and Anthony Anderson (?) marking the 20th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act on the bank of the St. Croix River. May have been produced for the local cable-TV station.

Tribute to Gaylord Nelson; Nelson Gala Dinner; Earth Day 2000 / Wilderness Society, 2000
Alternate Format: User copy available.

Physical Description: 1 video recording (VHS) 
Scope and Content Note: The tribute to Nelson is from NBC Nightly News (April 10, 2000) with Tom Brokaw. The gala dinner was held in honor of Nelson as he received the Ansel Adams Award presented by the Wilderness Society. The last segment was filmed on Earth Day 2000 in Washington, D.C. and shows Chevy Chase introducing Nelson as the guest speaker.
Note: The sound is fuzzy during the gala dinner segment and there is some buzzing on the Earth Day segment.

Gaylord Nelson Tribute-NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw / Spectrum Productions Inc., Conrad Associates, 2000 April 10
Alternate Format: User copy available.

Physical Description: 1 video recording (VHS) (duplicated on the tape above) 
Scope and Content Note: Guests speak on environmentalism and Earth Day; they include Gaylord Nelson, Bill Bechtel, Russ Feingold, George McGovern, and Bill Meadows.

Inside View Gaylord Nelson/ Charlie Young update / WMVS-TV, 2003 March 14
Alternate Format: User copy available.

Physical Description: 1 video recording (VHS) 
Scope and Content Note: Segment of Nelson the “Father of Earth Day” at a book signing at Milwaukee Borders promoting his book Fulfilling the Promise: Beyond Earth Day. Also includes a studio interview with Nelson regarding environmental threats, sustainability, and population. The second part of the show is an update on the Charlie Young attack in Milwaukee.

Ansel Adams Award Dinner / National Press Club (distributor?), 1990 April 19
Alternate Format: User copy available.

Physical Description: 1 video recording (VHS) 
Scope and Content Note: Award dinner honoring Nelson with roast by Mo Udall, David Obey, Melvin Laird, Walter Mondale, and others.

National Press Club Speakers Luncheon Series-Gaylord Nelson / National Press Club, 2003 April 22
Alternate Format: User copy available.

Physical Description: 1 video recording (VHS) 
Scope and Content Note: Gaylord Nelson is the main speaker on Earth Day at the luncheon with guests Tia Nelson, Bill Meadows, and David Obey.

Dedication of Gaylord Nelson Trail Portal / UW-Superior, 2002 June 1
Alternate Format: User copy available.

Physical Description: 1 video recording (VHS) 
Scope and Content Note: Dedication of the Nelson trail portal at the North Country National Scenic Trail, Brule, Wisconsin, on National Trails Day. Nelson is not present at the ceremony.

Cable Notebook with David Garley
Physical Description: 1 U-Matic tape