Interview with Gaylord Nelson
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Contributor
Nelson, Gaylord, 1916-2005 ; McKiernan, Stephen
Description
Gaylord Nelson (1916-2005) was a politician and environmentalist who served as a United States Senator and Governor. He was the original founder of Earth Day, a leading consumer advocate, a strong supporter of civil rights and civil liberties, and one of the earlier outspoken opponents of the Vietnam War. Nelson received his bachelor's degree in Political Science from San Jose State University and his LL.B. degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison.
Date
1996-07-25
Rights
In copyright
Date Modified
2018-03-29
Is Part Of
McKiernan Interviews
Extent
88:33
Date of Interview
1996-07-25
Interviewer
Stephen McKiernan
Interviewee
Gaylord Nelson, 1916-2005
Biographical Text
Gaylord Nelson (1916-2005) was a politician and environmentalist who served as a United States Senator and Governor. He was the original founder of Earth Day, a leading consumer advocate, a strong supporter of civil rights and civil liberties, and one of the earlier outspoken opponents of the Vietnam War. Nelson received his bachelor's degree in Political Science from San Jose State University and his LL.B. degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison.
Duration
88:33
Language
English
Digital Publisher
Binghamton University Libraries
Digital Format
audio/mp4
Original Format
2 Microcassettes
Material Type
Sound
Interview Format
Audio
Subject LCSH
Legislators—United States; Environmentalists; Nelson, Gaylord, 1916-2005--Interviews
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Keywords
Ken Burns; WWII generation; Environmental Movement; Liberals; Counterculture; Vietnam War; Generation X; Baby boom generation; Dysfunctional family; Earth Day; Activism.
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Citation
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