Guide to the Preserve Our Paradise Association Papers circa 1960s-1982
Cage.911

Summary Information

Repository
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
Creator
Preserve Our Paradise Association -- Archives Kaiser, Verle G., 1911-1982
Title
Preserve Our Paradise Association Papers
ID
Cage.911
Date [inclusive]
circa 1960s-1982
Extent
2 linear feet, 4 boxes.
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Language
Materials are in English.
Abstract
Papers of Preserve Our Paradise, a nonprofit organization in Spokane County (WA) concerned with development of the Paradise Prairie area south of the City of Spokane from 1979 to 1982. Materials include correspondence, ephemera, minutes, news clippings, reports, memoranda, speeches/writings, slides, and water studies.

Preferred Citation

[item description]; Preserve Our Paradise Papers, circa 1960s-1982; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections; Washington State University Libraries; Pullman, WA.

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Biography/History

When the Preserve Our Paradise Association (POP) was organized in 1979, its purpose was "to achieve and preserve a harmonious relationship between our people and their natural environment" (from draft of POP bylaws). In 1979, Paradise Prairie, an area of approximately 25,000 acres near U.S. Highway 195 between Spokane and Spangle (WA), had approximately 475 homes, and residents of the area were eligible for membership in POP. As the City of Spokane planned for future growth, parts of this area were identified as candidates for higher-density residential development and/or potential annexation. As a grassroots organization, POP monitored city and county planning activities, and proposals for specific development in the area. They actively participated in opportunities for public comment, and corresponded with local government officials, often raising questions and offering information, especially with regard to environmental and quality-of-life concerns.

The group was active until at least 1982, the latest records included in this collection.

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Scope and Content

This collection of the Preserve Our Paradise Association papers consists of documents created, compiled, and/or collected by Verle Kaiser (1911-1982), a soil scientist who resided in the Paradise Prairie area and served as the association's Executive Secretary. It includes agendas, minutes, officer and membership lists, correspondence, newsletters, reports, public statements and testimony, maps, publicity materials, and a collection of copies of water well reports.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries 2018-07-11

http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/

Terrell Library

P.O. Box 645610

Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA

509-335-6691

mascref@wsu.edu

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open and available for research use.

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Acquisition Information

Mildred Kaiser donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 1983 (MS.1983.11).

Processing Information

Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection in 2018.

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Related Materials

Related Material

Verle Kaiser Papers, 1932-1982 (Cage 527)

Verle Kaiser Papers, 1932-1987 (unprocessed accession: MS.1989.06)

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Names and Subjects

Geographic Name(s)

  • Spokane County (Wash.)--Politics and government.
  • Spokane County (Wash.)--History--Sources

Subject(s)

  • Real estate development--Washington (State)--Spokane County
  • Environmental quality--Washington (State)--Spokane County
  • Water quality--Washington (State)--Spokane County
  • Public interest groups--Washington (State)--Spokane County
  • Government and Politics

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Detailed Description of Collection

box folder

Preserve Our Paradise (POP) current operations. 1979 

 1 1-4

POP current operations. 1980 

 1 5-7

POP current operations. 1981 

 2 8-9

POP current operations (?). 1982 

 2 10

Cedar Road Annexation. 1980 

 2 11

Cedar Road Annexation. 1981 

 2 12

Anderberg Project (Airpark). 1979-1981 

 2 13-14

Anderberg Environmental Impact Statement reports. 1977-1979 

 2 15-16

News clippings on airplane accidents. 1979-1980 

 3 17

Jukich Water Application. 1980 

 3 18

Astrolite Mobile Home Park Proposal. 1979-1980 

 3 19

Kaiser file for Cripe Mobile Home Park. 1980 

 3 20

Deggerstrom Project (rock crushing proposal). 1979 

 3 21

Eucon Gravel Pit. 1980 

 3 22

Mixed POP documents. 1979 

 3 23

Mixed POP documents. 1980 

 3 24-26

Mixed POP documents. 1981 

 3 27

Mixed POP documents. 1982 

 3 28

Mixed POP documents, mainly Cedar Road-Manito Golf Club annexation proposal. 1980 

 3 29

Untitled POP slideshow (Kaiser). circa 1980 

 4 30

Water well reports. circa 1960s-1981 

 4 31-34