Cornwall Pumped Storage Project Collection, 1953 - 1981
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Scenic Hudson Preservation Conference
- Abstract:
- The Cornwall Collection documents the issues surrounding the Pumped-Storage Project at Cornwall-on-Hudson by the Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. The collection includes various scientific studies in the Hudson River Estuary, specifically fish studies in the Indian Point area. It also includes legal documents from the Storm King Case, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.
- Extent:
- 7 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Description of item, date, location of item in order of series, box number, folder number ], in the Cornwall Pumped Storage Collection, Archives and Special Collections, James A. Cannavino Library, Marist College.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Cornwall Collection contains a variety of scientific studies, including ecological studies of the Hudson River Estuary, fisheries investigations, and the impact of the power plant on the fish and environment. In addition, the collection has several newspaper clippings related to the Storm King Case and Indian Point.
- Biographical / historical:
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In September 1962, the Consolidated Edison Company announced plans to build a pumped storage facility, the largest of its kind in the world, at Storm King Mountain near Cornwall, New York. The initial application for license to construct the plant was filed with the Federal Power Commission in January 1963. On November 8, 1963, a small group of concerned citizens met at the home of Carl Carmer and formed the Scenic Hudson Preservation Conference to fight the pumped storage project on the grounds that it posed a threat to the Cornwall water supply, the Hudson River fisheries, and to the scenic beauty and historic significance of Storm King Mountain. Thanks to the tireless work of those involved with Scenic Hudson, the mountain would come to weather this storm as well. Today the mountain is home to Storm King State Park and thousands of visitors come to hike the trails this historic mountain has to offer.
- Acquisition information:
- The Cornwall Pumped Storage Project Collection was donated to Marist College by the Cornwall Public Library.
- Physical location:
- Please contact the Marist College Archives and Special Collections for information regarding use and access of this collection.
- Rules or conventions:
- DACS Describing Archives: A Content Standard. Chicago: Society of American Archivists, 2013.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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There are no restrictions on this collection
- Terms of access:
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Individuals requesting reproductions expressly assume the responsibility for compliance with all pertinent provisions of the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. ss101 et seq. Patrons further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Marist College Archives and Special Collections and its staff in connection with any disputes arising from the Copyright Act, over the reproduction of material at the request of patrons. For more information please visit the following website: http://www.loc.gov/copyright/title17/.
- Preferred citation:
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[Description of item, date, location of item in order of series, box number, folder number ], in the Cornwall Pumped Storage Collection, Archives and Special Collections, James A. Cannavino Library, Marist College.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- 845-575-3364library.archives@marist.edu