Whitman College Environmental Studies Department records
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the Nature Essay 2011 Anthology compiled by Professor Donald Snow, and newsletters from 2003.
Dates
- Creation: 2003-2011
Creator
- Whitman College (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
Established in 1970, the Environmental Studies program at Whitman College was among the first undergraduate environmental programs in the country. Its founding coincided with the first Earth Day, reflecting a growing national awareness of environmental issues. From its inception, the program has embraced an interdisciplinary approach, combining perspectives from the sciences, social sciences, and humanities to address complex environmental challenges in both local and global contexts.
In 2007, the department expanded to include a major in Environmental Humanities, a shift that marked a new phase of growth. This change was driven by increasing student interest and the influence of faculty such as Professor Don Snow, who brought a strong emphasis on cultural, ethical, and literary perspectives on the environment. Over time, Environmental Humanities became one of the department’s most popular concentrations, enhancing its academic identity and community impact.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Materials related to Environmental Studies essays and news at Whitman College.
- Title
- Guide to the Whitman College Environmental Studies Department records
- Author
- Elizabeth Hambleton
- Date
- 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Revision Statements
- 10/24/2025: Biographical note written by Tenzin Zompa during summer 2025. References: Whitman College. (n.d.). Sustaining strength in Whitman’s Environmental Studies. Retrieved July 28, 2025, from https://www.whitman.edu/giving/environmental-humanities Whitman College. (n.d.). Environmental Studies. Retrieved July 28, 2025, from https://www.whitman.edu/academics/majors-and-programs/environmental-studies Whitman College Office of the Provost and Dean of the Faculty. (n.d.). Subject files: Self-study, Environmental Studies program, April 2008. Archives West. Retrieved July 28, 2025, from https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv92959
Repository Details
Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository