Special Collections Research Center
spcoll@wm.eduFinding Aid Authors: Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist.
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Use:
Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.
Conditions Governing Access:
Permission is required for use of the SEAC 2011-2012 Academic Calendar. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Preferred Citation:
Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) Records, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Acquisition Information:
Acc. 2012.144 was received by the SCRC from the donors on 4/18/2012.
Processing Information:
Accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in April 2012.
Historical Note:
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Scope and Contents
This collection contains administrative records, announcements, publications, and other material created and collected by the Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC), a student organization at the College of William and Mary. Included in the records are notes from SEAC meetings, background research on environmental affairs, photographs and anouncements of SEAC events, proposals on how to make William and Mary a sustainable campus, and handmade signs announcing events for Earth Day 2011 at William and Mary.
Arrangement of Materials:
The records are arranged in chronological order.
This collection is not yet fully arranged and described. Researchers may wish to consult with a staff member for further information in advance of using the collection.
Related Material
University Archives Poster Collection (UA 12).
Records related to the Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) were removed from the University Archives Subject File Collection and the Student Organizations Collection, and were transferred to this collection on 4/18/2012.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- College of William and Mary--Students
- Ecology--Environmental aspects
- Student Organizations
Container List
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id198682
Fundraising2009-2012Scope and Contents
Includes notes on how to fundraise, information regarding a Cookbook Publications campaign, and a copy of the SEAC 2011-2012 Nude Calendar which was produced to raise money for the club.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id198683
Membership2009Scope and Contents
Sign up interest forms from the 2009 Student Activities Fair. Includes prospective members' names, contact information, and the campaigns they would be interested in working on.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id198684
Photographs2001Scope and Contents
Photographs showing members on Earth Day, putting on a Recycled Fashion Show, and cleaning the SEAC office.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id198688
Earth Day, Sustainability, New EnergyScope and Contents
Packet regarding Earth Day activities coordination, 2000. A sustainability report card for the College, 2008. Packet regarding Campus Climate Challenge supplied by the Sierra Student Organization. Copy of New York University's Report and Recommendations to the University Administration by their Sustainability Task Force, 2007. College Planning and Management Magazine, "The Sustainable Campus", 2007. Packets regarding New Energy for Campuses, supplied by The Apollo Alliance, 2005.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id198689
Environmental ClubScope and Contents
Information, notes and handouts used by the SEAC when volunteering at Matthew Whaley Elementary School's Environmental Club. Includes wildlife flashcards, notes for lesson plans, and information on a variety of local species.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id198691
Greening William and Mary (A-L)2007Scope and Contents
A documentation file detailing the current environmental status of the College, and proposing a number of changes to make the campus more green. Includes four sections: LEE Committee Meeting Background Documents, William and Mary Environmental Activities and Assessments, Virginia Environmental Activities, and Resources. Subsections A-L.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7 id198693
Greening William and Mary (M-R)2007Scope and Contents
A documentation file detailing the current environmental status of the College, and proposing a number of changes to make the campus more green. Includes four sections: LEE Committee Meeting Background Documents, William and Mary Environmental Activities and Assessments, Virginia Environmental Activities, and Resources. Subsections M-R.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 8 id198694
Greening William and Mary (S-Z)2007Scope and Contents
A documentation file detailing the current environmental status of the College, and proposing a number of changes to make the campus more green. Includes four sections: LEE Committee Meeting Background Documents, William and Mary Environmental Activities and Assessments, Virginia Environmental Activities, and Resources. Subsections S-Z.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 9 id198697
Class Notes2008-2009Scope and Contents
Class and club notes from members on topics relevant to SEAC. Includes one composition book about RealFood, one spiral notebook with notes from a sustainability workshop, and one spiral notebook with notes from an Anthropology 470 course.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 10 id198699
CompostingScope and Contents
Packet of instructions and information for running a composting campaign.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 11 id198701
Ecoconference and Oceana2000, 2010Scope and Contents
Packet from Ecoconference 2000, and literature from the Oceana organization regarding various environmental issues.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 12 id198703
Power Vote and Student Conservation Association (SCA)2010, 2004Scope and Contents
Packet from the Power Vote campaign, 2010, and literature from the Student Conservation Association (SCA) encouraging membership, 2004.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 13 id198704
Sierra ClubScope and Contents
Literature received from the Sierra Club about organizing grassroots campaigns.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 14 id198705
Sierra Club Trainer2005Scope and Contents
Packet from the Sierra Club with information regarding leader training, 2005.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 15 id198706
Vegan/VegetarianismScope and Contents
A collection of literature with information about becoming vegan or vegetarian.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 16 id198707
Miscellaneous1997-2007Scope and Contents
A collection of literature from a variety of environmental action groups, including Negative Population Growth (NPG), Greenpeace, PETA, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), The Center for a New American Dream, Zero Population Growth (ZPG), International Fund for Animal Welfare, Rainforest Action Network (RAN), and Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC).
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 17 id198710
Fliers1991-2012Scope and Contents
Fliers posted by SEAC around Campus publicizing various events and campaigns, including Earth Day, seminars hosted by the club, the Campus Freemarket, and advocating vegetarianism.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 18 id198711
News Articles1997-2008Scope and Contents
Newspaper clippings of articles regarding environmental issues as well as the activities of SEAC and other environmental action organizations.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 id198713
Paper Cutout OrnamentsScope and Contents
Ornaments made by students with reasons why they like the College Woods. Goes with first cardboard sign: "Write what you love about the college woods and add it to the tree!"
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 id198714
W&M Recycling Program
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 id198715
Earth Day Signs and Schedule of Events