00248.xml S. STEPHEN CHAPMAN: An Inventory of His Papers Finding aid prepared by Dennis E. Meissner. Minnesota Historical Society

St. Paul MN.

Manuscripts Collection

Finding aid encoded by Stephanie Grabowski, December 16, 1998.Finding aid written inEnglish August 2008Converted from EAD Version 1.0 to Version 2002 by Monica Manny Ralston, Daniel Sher, and Joyce Chapman. OVERVIEW OF THE COLLECTION Minnesota Historical Society Chapman, S. Stephen, 1914-. Stephen Chapman papers. 1964-1984. Personal files of a White Bear Lake (Minn.) biologist and environmental activist relating to his work with the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG) and to other environmental activities and issues in the Upper Midwest. 5.0 cu ft. (5 boxes). See Detailed Description section for box location. BIOGRAPHY OF S. STEPHEN CHAPMAN

S. Stephen Chapman was born February 15, 1914 in Trimountain, Michigan. He received a BA in chemistry (1938) from the University of Michigan and went on to earn a Ph.D. in biological sciences from Harvard (1950). He also did post-doctoral work at the Harvard Medical School in bacteriology and virology (1950-1954).

Chapman spent his scientific career (1940-1971) in various areas of microbiology, working for a number of academic institutions, corporate laboratories, and government and government research facilities and hospitals. His last such position was as an assistant professor in the department of pediatrics and microbiology at the University of Minnesota (1966-1971).

After leaving the university, Chapman began a career in environmental activism. He worked as research director for the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG, 1974-1976) and, following that, as research director of the Minnesota Consumer Alliance . He also served as a director of a number of environmental organizations, and as a consultant or advisor to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and other state governmental agencies and boards concerned with environmental matters, especially regarding the copper-nickel mining issues.

SCOPE AND CONTENTS OF THE COLLECTION

The files include correspondence, memoranda, reports, legal documents, speeches, conference and symposium materials, and printed matter reflecting Chapman's participation in a number of organizations and environmental initiatives. Topics include MPIRG, copper-nickel and uranium mining, the White Bear Lake Rod and Gun Club's proposed expansion, and air and water pollution throughout the Great Lakes Watershed.

ARRANGEMENT OF THE COLLECTION

These records are divided into the following five sections:

Chapman Personal Papers Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPRIG) files Subject Files Other Files Oversize Items CATALOG HEADINGS

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics: Conservation of natural resources--Minnesota. Copper mines and mining--Environmental aspects--Minnesota. Environmental action--Citizen participation. Great Lakes Watershed--Industries--Environmental aspects. Metals--Environmental aspects--Minnesota. Uranium mines and mining--Environmental aspects--Minnesota. Water--Pollution--Great Lakes. Water resources development--Environmental aspects--Minnesota. Organizations: Minnesota Public Interest Research Group. White Bear Lake Rod and Gun Club (Minn.). Occupations: Biologists--Minnesota--White Bear Lake. Environmentalists--Minnesota--White Bear Lake. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. S. Stephen Chapman Papers. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Accession Information:

Accession number: 13,551

Processing Information:

Processed by: Dennis E. Meissner, April 1997

PALS number: 01-00042152

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLECTION Chapman Personal Papers: 151.I.19.7B 1 Biographical Data, 1964-1979. Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1974-1983. 2 folders Chapman Speeches, Drafts, and Notes, undated and 1975-1980. Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPRIG) Files: 151.I.19.7B 1 Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, undated and 1971-1979. 7 folders Newspaper Clippings and Newsletters, 1975-1977. Publications and Reports, undated and 1973-1976. 3 folders MPIRG Subject Files: Banking Services Survey and Tabulations, 1975. Corporate Responsibility, 1972. Environmental Awareness Handbook, by Joseph L. Gartner, 1975. 3 folders 151.I.19.8F 2 Handbook on Minnesota Law and Women's Rights, by Jonathan R. Mott and Katherine Berkvan, 1975. Minnesota Public Interest Research Foundation, 1975-1976. St. Paul Police Department Study, by Luci Raddi Mitchell, 1973.

Also includes her manuscript on "The Nonpartisan Legislature and Minnesota Life," 1974.

Subject Files: 151.I.19.8F 2 Air and Water Pollution (including Acid Rain), 1974-1980. Boundary Waters Canoe Area, 1974-1978. Chippewa National Forest, 1976-1978. 2 folders Clean Water Project, 1972-1978. Clean Air-Clear Water, Unlimited, 1974-1984. Copper-Nickel Mining: AMAX Monitoring: Correspondence and Reports, 1974-1975. Symposiums: University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus, Aug. 26, 1972. 2 folders University of Minnesota, Duluth, Feb. 14-15, 1975, and St. Cloud State University, Oct. 29, 1975. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Feb. 28, 1976. 4 folders Environment and Labor, 1973, 1981. Fly Ash-Heavy Metals Analysis, Michigan and Minnesota, 1975-1976. 151.I.19.9B 3 Great Lakes Area (including Lake Superior basin studies), 1974-1976, 1980-1982. Herbicides (including spraying in national forests), 1976-1977, 1982. Hugo Electors Leading Progress, Inc. (HELP):

Legal action brought by the citizens of Hugo against expansion of the White Bear Lake Rod and Gun Club.

Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers (including constitution), undated and 1972-1982. 12 folders Miscellaneous Legal Briefs and Files, undated and 1980. 3 folders 151.I.19.10F 4 Exhibits: Case Nos. 44328 (Washington Co.) and 46951 (Supreme Court), 1977. Chapman Testimony and Supporting Evidence: Environmental Quality Board, Aug. 21, 1974. Technical Papers, 1972, 1974. Newspaper Clippings, 1972-1975, 1977. (bulk 1974-1975) Indian Affairs, 1974-1981. Michigan: Organizations, 1974-1981. Copper/Silver Mining Documents, 1974. Minnegasco Peat Gasification Feasibility Study, 1980. Minnesota Independent Foundation, undated and 1974-1977. Minnesota River Valley, 1975-1982. Mississippi River, 1975-1982. 2 folders 151.I.19.10F 4 Uranium Mining, Minnesota and Wisconsin: Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, undated and 1978-1980. 2 folders Ad Hoc Committee on Uranium Mining, Barnum and the Twin Cities, 1979-1981. Indian Groups, 1979-1980. Voyageurs National Park Association, 1979-1980, 1984. Wisconsin: Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, undated and 1975-1982. 3 folders 151.I.19.11B 5 Round Lake Intrusion Uranium Mining, 1981. Nicollet College and Technical Institute, Rhinelander: Conference on Mining in Northern Wisconsin, May 18-19, 1978. Metallic Mining Council Meeting, May 29, 1979. Mining: Updated and Impact Meeting, Jan. 12-13, 1981. Other Files: 151.I.19.11B 5 Miscellaneous Papers, undated and 1972-1976. 4 folders Technical Studies (mimeographed), undated and 1972, 1975-1977, 1979-1980, 1982. 5 folders Pamphlets and Booklets, undated and 1972, 1974-1976, 1978. 2 folders Newspaper Clippings: General Topics, March, Oct.-Nov. 1975. 2 folders Oversize Items: 142.C.13.3 Posters (1 folder): "MPIRG Is On Its Way," undated. Midwest Environmental Education Conference, Bemidji, Sept. 27-29, 1979. Earth Day, April 21, 1980, Minneapolis Public Library. Dr. Chapman for County Commissioner, First District, Washington County.

Posters hinged together; on back of each poster are pasted newspaper clippings on the campaign, 1976.

Poster with election results, 1976.