ASU Libraries: Dorothy Gilbert and the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, 1970-74

City officials in the phoenix Mountains, 5/16/71. ACC# 98-1906, 15/5 G

Dorothy Gilbert and the Phoenix Mountains Preserve

produced by the Arizona Collection, Arizona State University Libraries

1970-74

1970
ASHA’s presentation to Phoenix Parks Commission, 3/3/70. ACC# 98-1906, 1/52, 2 pages The presentation includes a statement that illustrates ASHA’s position on the development of Squaw Peak Park.
*Our Last Chance* by Chuck Christiansen, 4/18/70. ACC# 98-1906, 3/26, 8 pages Parks and Recreation director Charles M. Christiansen presents a paper on Phoenix Mountains Open Space Plan's importance to Phoenix at a Symposium on Environmental Geology.
Phoenix Mountains Preserve Council minutes of the organizational meeting of steering committee and the list of the founders, 8/27/70. ACC# 98-1906, 1/64, 3 pages
Phoenix Mountains Preservation Council proposal "to save the Phoenix Mountains," 9/17/70. ACC# 98-1906, 3/26, 2 pages Proposal of intention by the members of PMPC.
Interview with Ed Reeder, Assistant City Attorney, 9/29/70. ACC# 98-1906, 3/26, 13 pages Dottie Gilbert and others seek advice concerning the city’s legal authority in the preservation of the Phoenix Mountains during an interview with Assistant City Attorney Ed Reeder.
Letter from Mayor John D. Driggs introducing Van Cleve as a hire to develop a plan, 10/21/70. ACC# 98-1906, 3/26, 2 pages Letter to Dottie Gilbert also updates the city's activities in the preservation of Phoenix Mountains.
Briefing Report on Phoenix Mountains by the director of Parks and Recreation, Charles Christiansen, 11/4/70. ACC# 98-1906, 3/26, 5 pages Description of Area; Historical Data; Reasons for the preservation of Phoenix Mountains.
*‘Lot of Opposition:’ Mountainous Battle Shaping for Park Plan* by Preston Long. The Phoenix Gazette, 12/11/70. ACC# 98-1906, 3/26 Making the case for the Phoenix Mountains Preserve.
1971
Open Space Plan for Phoenix Mountains, by Paul W. Van Cleve, 1971. ACC# 98-1906, 15/4, 3 pages Open Space Plan was presented to the Phoenix City Council: among the recommendations; an estimate to save 9,711 acres; and that a citizen’s committee recommends the means of finance for acquisition.
Excerpts and map from Open Space Plan for Phoenix Mountains, Summary Edition. ACC# 98-1906, 1/42, 4 pages First four pages including the table of contents. For full report contact the Department of Archives and Manuscripts, ASU Libraries.
1972
Arguments in favor of a yes vote on Proposition 106, 1972. ACC# 98-1906, 3/24, 2 pages At a public hearing, Phoenix City Council voted 7-0 for resolution 13814 approving, in concept, the Master Plan for the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. An amendment to the Arizona State Constitution to add parks and open spaces, for which cities could bond up to 15% of the assessed valuation, was approved by the state legislature and the voters in Proposition 106.
Phoenix Mountains Preserve Commission Minutes, March 10, 1972. ACC# 98-1906, 5/18, 3 pages One-hundred member commission was formed, headed by Norman McClelland.
Press release announcing first Save Our Mountains purchase, September 12,1972. ACC# 98-1906, 7/29, 4 pages Save Our Mountains Foundation was incorporated to acquire and hold the largest single parcel in The Preserve until a bond issue could be passed.
1973
Phoenix Mountains Preserve Commission Finance Committee Report, 2/73. ACC# 98-1906, 5/18 Phoenix Mountains Preserve Commission proposed open space bonds of 22.5 million dollars matched by Federal revenue. First page of 8. For full report contact the Department of Archives and Manuscripts, ASU Libraries.
"Vote 'YES' On Phoenix Parks and Open Space” bond, 5/73. ACC# 98-1906, 3/22, 2 pages Promotional material.
Phoenix Mountains Preservation Council Newsletter, June 26, 1973. ACC# 98-1906, 5/16, 2 pages Lists the accomplishments achieved; celebrates the public acceptance of a bond to preserve Phoenix land.