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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. Folk singer Pete Seeger, one of the main initiators of the Clearwater organization, plays and sings for a young audience. (Color slide)