Louis Ismay papers,
- Author:
- Ismay, Louis F.
- Call Number:
- MSS UA-902.064 local
- Abstract:
- The Louis Ismay Papers document the history of the Environmental Forum at the University at Albany, SUNY, (State University of New York at Albany as it was then known) from 1969-1977, as well as the Environmental Studies Program. The collection contains information on the Environmental Forum, the Protect Your Environment Club, administrative files, student writings, subject files, correspondence, and publications. The student writings are from Ismay's Environmental Forum classes from 1969-1977. This series is restricted from use, along with parts of the Environmental Forum and correspondence series. This course was held under different numbers during its existence, including A & S 201 and Env. 250a and b. This collection lacks biographical information on Louis Ismay. Other than learning about a few of his interests, little can be found on him by going through his papers. The strength of the Ismay Papers lie not in the educational departments that are represented by the collection, but by the overall impression one can learn about the rise of environmental awareness among the students at Albany.
- Historical Note:
- Lou Ismay was selected to be the coordinator of the Environmental Forum in 1969 because of his extensive history and experience in administrative, educational, as well as executive positions that required creative and visionary approaches to maximize resources. He received a Bachelor of Education from the University of the State of New York, and a Master of Arts in Administration from Columbia University. Prior to finishing his education Ismay served in the military from September 1943-June 1946. The Environmental Forum course that Ismay taught was a part of the Environmental Studies Program. He would teach this course from its initial conception in 1969, when the environmental ideals that this course was based on were spreading out to campuses nationwide, till its demise in 1977 from lack of funds. Between these 2 dates, Ismay taught his students to take a proactive stance to their surroundings, both environmental and societal. The student projects reflect this. Ismay's students did not passively observe their surroundings, but went out armed with ideas and came back with environmental awareness that they then tried to make others aware of. The student correspondence from the Ismay Papers show the attachment of those who learned under Ismay had towards him, and the positive impression he left on his students. Today Ismay is living in Altamont, New York.
- Physical Description:
- 29.14 cu. ft, 11 audiocassettes, and 1 reel -to-reel tape
- Access Terms:
- Access to the collection is restricted. Consult a staff member for details.
- Notes:
- Part of the University Archives. local
- Subjects:
- Environmental policy New York (State), Environmental education New York (State), Conservation of natural resources New York (State) Citizen participation, Conservation of natural resources Citizen participation, Environmental education, and Environmental policy
- Genres/Forms:
- Correspondence. aat, Clippings. aat, Photographs. aat, Slides. aat, Manuscripts. aat, and Memoranda. aat
- Corporate Names:
- State University of New York at Albany. Environmental Studies Program
- Geographic Terms:
- New York (State)
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