This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Pictured are three unnamed sailors aboard the Clearwater. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Clearwater sponsors environmental education activities on land as well as on board the sloop. Clearwater is the (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Anonymous crew members sail the sloop. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Picture of the sloop docked with her sails furled. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. View of the sloop's main deck; the Clearwater is 106 feet long and 25 feet wide. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. View from the mast, which is 108 feet tall. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Painting of old sloops like the ones that used to carry passengers and goods on the Hudson River. The Clearwater is a replica of these ships. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Sloop Clearwater out on the open water with passengers. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. Photo shows Hudson and Mohawk Rivers as commercial routes. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Aerial shot of railroad tracks following the Hudson River. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Photo of Clearwater supporters on board the sloop. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Their headquarters are shown here in Poughkeepsie, New York. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Folk singer Pete Seeger, one of the main initiators of the Clearwater organization, plays and sings for a young audience. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. The first Clearwater members decided on a Hudson River sloop as their symbol for river clean-up, but needed to have one built since no originals were available. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. The construction of the sloop Clearwater took place in Bristol, Maine under the expert eye of Harvey Gamage. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. The sloop Clearwater was launched on May 17, 1969 thanks to extensive fundraising efforts that continue today due to yearly maintenance costs. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Native New Yorker Don McLean, known for hits like "American Pie" and "Vincent", often performed at Clearwater fundraisers like the one pictured here. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Pete Seeger walks with unidentified man at the annual Strawberry Festival, held each spring in Beacon, N.Y. The event helped raise awareness of issues and concerns regarding the Hudson River Valley. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Unidentified crew members participate in annual Sea Day parade in New York City. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Each year, Clearwater, Inc. members harvested pumpkins for the annual Pumpkin Sail/Sale. The pumpkins, which came from a farmer in the Hudson area, were loaded onto the Clearwater and sailed up to Albany where they could be sold. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Sailors participate in the annual Pumpkin Sail/Sale as the Clearwater works its way south from Albany. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. The Clearwater's last stop for the Pumpkin Sail is New York City. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Clearwater, Inc. members at unidentified fundraising event. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. HRSC members cover all aspects of fundraising events, from docking conditions to entertainment. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. The sloop Clearwater keeps a busy schedule during its sailing season, making stops from Long Island to the Port of Albany from March to November. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. The Clearwater has eight fulltime crew members who sail regularly, plus volunteers chosen from HRSC members who take weekly turns serving aboard the sloop. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Volunteers learn how to swab the decks, sail, and do all the other tasks they need to know for a week aboard the sloop Clearwater. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Pete Seeger entertains listeners at a Clearwater celebration. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Offshoot organizations called sloop clubs help Clearwater, Inc. raise awareness of its mission up and down the Hudson River. Members like the ones in Albany (the North River Friends of Clearwater) hold monthly meetings to keep up with ways they can help the parent organization. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Sloop club members help Clearwater, Inc. keep its grassroots traditions strong. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. The North River Friends of Clearwater met for many years in the Center for Environmental Options, housed in the old School #25 on Morton Avenue in Albany, N.Y. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Unidentified volunteers help out aboard the sloop Clearwater and on the docks. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Sloop Clearwater's hull as it appears out of the water for maintenance. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Members of the North River Friends of Clearwater participate in a Pumpkin Sail/Sale. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Folk dancers performing at the Clearwater summer festival at the Port of Albany. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Passengers aboard the Clearwater, ready for sailing. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Food is just one of many items sold by Clearwater, Inc. members to help raise money for the organization; they also sell posters, T-shirts, and memberships. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Festivals offer Clearwater members the opportunity to tell the public about the sloop and their group's mission. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. One of Clearwater, Inc.'s special interests is making sure more pollutants are not dumped into the river, as well as encouraging the cleanup of dangerous materials already in the water and riverbed. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Sloop club newsletters keep members informed about the Clearwater's visits. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. The North River Friends of Clearwater worked extensively with Albany city and county planners to provide better boat access in the capital city. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Clearwater, Inc. also sponsors educational sails that teach the public about environmental issues along the Hudson River. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. In this photo, an unidentified passenger learns about the handling of the sloop as well as the river. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Pete Seeger participates in an educational sail. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Photo showing one of the many factories that sprang up along the Hudson River's banks over the years. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Clearwater, Inc. is dedicated to recruiting young and old alike to help carry out the organization's goals, both on land and on the water. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. The Hudson River begins in the Adirondack Mountains and extends south 306 miles until it meets the Atlantic Ocean in New York City. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Postcard picture used to accompany slide about saltiness of Hudson River 50 miles above New York Bay. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Unidentified man with fishing net. Both shad and sturgeon live in the Hudson River. (Color slide)
This slide is from a presentation entitled "This is the Clearwater," created by Nancy Papish in cooperation with the Hudson River Archive. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is an environmental organization that advocates for the protection of the Hudson River and its ecosystems. Animals and fish of the Hudson River Valley can be endangered by water pollution and irresponsible land use, a problem that Clearwater members try to share with the public. (Color slide)