Manfred C. Vernon: International Joint Commission on Point Roberts collection, 1966-1979

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Vernon, Manfred C.
Title
Manfred C. Vernon: International Joint Commission on Point Roberts collection
Dates
1966-1979 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 linear ft.
Collection Number
XOE_CPNWS0187VernonIJCPR (collection)
Summary
Western Washington Professor Emeritus Manfred C. Vernon assembled this collection of program materials from the International Joint Commission which put forward proposals for the resolution of problems regarding Point Roberts, Washington.
Repository
Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection was assembled by Western Washington Professor Emeritus Manfred C. Vernon. Materials include appointments and mandates, background information, correspondence, hearing notes and arguments, commission reports, and annual reports from the International Joint Commission which put forward proposals for the resolution of problems regarding Point Roberts, Washington.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Manfred C. Vernon: International Joint Council on Point Roberts collection, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

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Acquisition Information

Donated by Manfred C. Vernon, date unknown.

Custodial History

In June 2021, Bonnie Vernon Quam formally donated the collection to the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies on behalf of the Vernon Family.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I:  Appointments and Mandates, 1971 December 17Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1
Certificate of Appointment to the International Point Roberts Board of Dr. Manfred Vernon
1971 December 17

Series II:  Background Information, undatedReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/2
Pt. Roberts-History
undated
1/3
Pt. Roberts-Maps
undated
1/4
Pt. Roberts-Newspapers
undated

Series III:  Correspondence, 1966Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/5
IPRB Correspondence
1966

Series IV:  Hearings; Notes and Arguments, 1973Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/6
Submitted Arguments for "Concept A"
1973 November 23-December 6
1/7
Submitted Arguments for "Concept B"
1973 November 30-December 6

Series V:  Reports, 1969-1973Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/8
Pt. Roberts Community Association Property Owners Census Questionnaire Analysis
1969-1972
1/9
WCTAB Analysis
1969 August
1/10
Pt. Roberts, WA: "A Look at the Past with a View to the Future"
1971 November
1/11
Untitled paper on the history and problems of Pt. Roberts
circa 1969
1/12
Pt. Roberts Inventory and Development Patterns
1972 September
1/13
Pacific and Western Equities Company, Inc., "Project Pt. Roberts"
1973 February
2/1
"An Inventory of International Park Possibilities..." US National Park Service and Parks Canada
1973 March
2/2
"An Inventory of International Park Possibilities..." US National Park Service and Parks Canada
1973 August
2/3
Report on Survey of Small Boat Basin, Pt. Roberts, WA, Army Corp of Engineers
undated
2/4
Final Draft, Report to the IJC on Solutions to the Problems Facing the Residents of Pt. Roberts
1973 September 7
2/5
IPRB Report to the IJC on Solutions to the Problems Facing the Residents of Pt. Roberts
1973 October
2/6
Supplemental Report of the IPRB to the IJC
1974
2/7
"An Evaluation on the Alternatives for Future Development of Pt. Roberts"
1974 December
2/8
"Pt. Roberts: Problems and Possible Solutions"
1974 March

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Boundaries--British Columbia--History--Sources

Corporate Names

  • International Joint Commission

Geographical Names

  • British Columbia--Boundaries--Washington (State)--History--Sources
  • Point Roberts (Wash.)--History--Sources
  • Washington (State)--Boundaries--British Columbia--History--Sources
  • Whatcom County (Wash.)--History--Sources