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1. William O. Douglas papers, 1801-1980

   636,500 items. 1,792 containers plus 1 classified and 7 oversize. 718.6 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and professor of law. Correspondence, speeches and writings, subject files, Supreme Court files, financial records, family papers and genealogy, printed matter, photographs, and other papers documenting Douglas's legal and judicial career, government service, concern for the environment, and other interests.

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2. Russell E. Train papers, 1777-2012

   47,600 items. 152 containers plus 2 classified and 20 oversize. 56.8 linear feet. 210 digital files (41.82 GB). -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Environmentalist, judge, and EPA administrator. Diaries, correspondence, speeches and writings, governmental and organizational records, topical files, photographs, and miscellaneous papers relating to Train's work in public and private sectors on national and international environmental issues and policy.

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3. A.K. Fisher papers, 1827-1957

   17,000 items. 55 containers plus 2 oversize. 24 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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   Botanist, naturalist, and zoologist. Correspondence, letterbooks, diaries, articles and speeches, family papers, field notes and records, memoranda, reports, drawings, bibliographic cards on birds, plants, and animals, maps, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, printed matter, and photographs relating chiefly to Fisher's activities as an ornithologist and vertebrate zoologist.

4. William T. Hornaday papers, 1866-1975

   40,000 items. 117 containers plus 6 oversize. 47.6 linear feet. 14 microfilm reels. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Conservationist, zoologist, and taxidermist. Correspondence, diaries and journals, production materials for articles and books, notebooks, financial papers, clippings, scrapbooks, memorabilia, and other papers reflecting Hornaday's career, particularly as director of New York Zoological Park, 1896-1926.

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5. Thomas Eisner papers, 1945-2011

   35,000 items. 100 containers. 40 linear feet. 43 digital files (7.82 GB). -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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   Biologist, entomologist, and conservationist. Awards, correspondence, desk calendars, grants and projects, lecture abstracts, newspaper clippings, printed matter, reports, slides, teaching material, testimonies, subject files, writings, and other papers documenting Eisner's career as a biologist and entomologist and his activities and interests pertaining to chemical ecology, conservation, and human rights. Material in digital format include Eisner's speaking engagements and television appearances and interviews.

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6. William Hoppen papers, 1831-1998

   150,000 items. 431 containers plus 6 oversize. 182 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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   Lawyer and environmental activist. Correspondence, memoranda, a collection inventory, litigation files, legal research, legislative bills, meeting agenda and minutes, reports, proposals, hearing transcripts, organizational mailings, newsletters, fact sheets, handbooks, flyers, brochures, pamphlets, press releases, posters, lists, notes, petitions, speeches, statements, financial records, maps, photographs, drawings, news clippings, and other printed matter relating to Hoppen's involvement in the environmental movement as a lawyer engaged in environmental litigation, an advisor on environmental legislation, and an activist who participated in and helped to coordinate citizen-based environmental groups, largely in the state of New York.

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