Special Collections and University Archives UMass Amherst Libraries Mitzi Bowman Papers 1925-2008 (Bulk: 1976-2008) 10 boxes (14 linear ft.) Call no.: MS 761 About SCUA SCUA home Credo digital Scope Overview Series 1: Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant Series 2: Nuclear Economics Series 3: Environmental Impacts Series 4: Nuclear Management Series 5: Health Effects Series 6: Anti-Nuclear Activism Inventory Series 1: Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant Series 2: Nuclear Economics Series 3: Environmental Impacts Series 4: Nuclear Management Series 5: Health Effects Series 6: Anti-Nuclear Activism Admin info Download xml version print version (pdf) Read collection overview For years, Mitzi Bowman and her husband Pete were stalwarts of the progressive community in Connecticut, and tireless activists in the movements for social justice, peace, and the environment. Shortly after their marriage in 1966, the Bowman's settled in Newtown and then in Milford, Conn., where Pete worked as an engineer and where Mitzi had trouble finding employment due to her outspoken ways. In close collaboration, the couple became ardent opponents of the war in Vietnam as well as opponents of nuclear weaponry. The focus of their activism took a new direction in 1976, when they learned of plans to ship spent nuclear fuel rods near their home. Founding their first antinuclear organization, STOP (Stop the Transport of Pollution), they forced the shipments to be rerouted, and they soon devoted themselves to shutting down nuclear power in Connecticut completely, including the Millstone and Connecticut Yankee facilities, the latter of which was decommissioned in 1996. The Bowmans were active in a wide array of other groups, including the New Haven Green Party, the Connecticut Coalition Against Millstone, the People's Action for Clean Energy (PACE), and they were founding members of Fight the (Utility Rate) Hike, the Progressive Action Roundtable, and Don't Waste Connecticut. Two years after Pete died on Feb. 14, 2006 at the age of 78, Mitzi relocated to Vermont, carrying on her activism. The Bowman Papers center on Mitzi and Pete Bowman's antinuclear activism, dating from their first forays with STOP in the mid- 1970s through the growth of opposition to Vermont Yankee in the approach to 2010. The collection offers a valuable glimpse into the early history of grassroots opposition to nuclear energy and the Bowmans' approach to organizing and their connections with other antinuclear activists and to the peace and environmental movements are reflected in an extensive series of notes, press releases, newsclippings, talks, ephemera, and correspondence. The collections also includes extensive subject files on radiation, nuclear energy, peace, and related topics. Background on Mitzi Bowman For years, Mitzi Bowman and her husband Pete were stalwarts of the progressive community in Connecticut, and tireless activists in the movements for social justice, peace, and the environment. Shortly after their marriage in 1966, the Bowman's settled in Newtown and then in Milford, Conn., where Pete worked as an engineer and where Mitzi had trouble finding employment due to her outspoken ways. In close collaboration, the couple became ardent opponents of the war in Vietnam as well as opponents of nuclear weaponry. The focus of their activism took a new direction in 1976, when they learned of plans to ship spent nuclear fuel rods near their home. Founding their first antinuclear organization, STOP (Stop the Transport of Pollution), they forced the shipments to be rerouted, and they soon devoted themselves to shutting down nuclear power in Connecticut completely, including the Millstone and Connecticut Yankee facilities, the latter of which was decommissioned in 1996. The Bowmans were active in a wide array of other groups, including the New Haven Green Party, the Connecticut Coalition Against Millstone, the People's Action for Clean Energy (PACE), and they were founding members of Fight the (Utility Rate) Hike, the Progressive Action Roundtable, and Don't Waste Connecticut. Two years after Pete died on Feb. 14, 2006 at the age of 78, Mitzi relocated to Vermont, carrying on her activism. Scope of collection The Bowman Papers center on Mitzi and Pete Bowman's antinuclear activism, dating from their first forays with STOP in Mitzi Bowman the mid-1970s through the growth of opposition to Vermont Yankee in the approach to 2010. The collection offers a valuable glimpse into the early history of grassroots opposition to nuclear energy and the Bowmans' approach to organizing and their connections with other antinuclear activists and to the peace and environmental movements are reflected in an extensive series of notes, press releases, news clippings, talks, ephemera, and correspondence. The collections also includes extensive subject files on radiation, nuclear energy, peace, and related topics. Series descriptions Series 1: Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant 1989-2002 Court documents relating to the investigation of the proposed sale of Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant, including petitions, appeals, and motions. The series also has correspondence between the parties involved in the case. Series 2: Nuclear Economics 1972-2010 Investigates the economic costs of nuclear energy through news articles, fact sheets, and publications. Series 3: Environmental Impacts 1969-2007 Environmentalist articles and publications about the negative impacts of nuclear energy on the environment. The series also offers articles on energy alternatives. Series 4: Nuclear Management 1925-2008 (bulk1976-2008) Information from state regulatory commissions and legislatures on the regulation, management, transportation, storage, and maintenance of nuclear activities. Series 5: Health Effects 1976-2008 News articles and publications on the health effects nuclear energy and radiation has on humans. Series 6: Anti-Nuclear Activism 1974-2008 Organizational information on anti-nuclear and environmental activist groups and their correspondence, mailing lists, membership forms, and flyers. Correspondence and news clippings show their efforts to prevent nuclear energy and radioactivity in the United States with emphasis on Connecticut. Inventory Series 1: Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant 1989-2002 Amended Agreement Between Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station and Green Mountain Power Corporation 1989-2002 Box 1: 1 Articles: Vermont Yankee 2001-2002 Box 1: 2 Assignment of Rights to Excess Decommissioning Funds 2002 Box 1: 3 Central Vermont Public Service 2001 Box 1: 4 Citizens' Energy Project: Solar Power System undated Box 1: 5 Conservation Law Foundation 2001-2002 Box 1: 6 Conservation Law Foundation: Public Service Board Discovery Requests 2001 Box 1: 7 Correspondence 2001-2002 Box 1: 8 Correspondence: Susan M. Hudson 2001-2002 Box 1: 9 Dumont and Lee, P.C: Discovery Questions and File Requests 2001 Box 1: 10 Entergy Nuclear Vermont, LLC: Memorandum in Opposition to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 2001 Box 1: 11 Green Mountain Power Corporation: Petition for Regulatory Approvals 2002 Box 1: 12 Green Mountain Power: Service Quality and Reliability Performance Quarterly Report 2002 Box 1: 13 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Appellant's Brief 2002 Box 1: 14 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Certificate of Service 2002 Box 1: 15 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Discovery Requests 2000-2002 Box 1: 16 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Docketing Statement of Appellant 2002 Box 1: 17 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Docket Log 2001-2002 Box 1: 18 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Docket Service List 2001-2002 Box 1: 19 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Memorandums 2001-2002 Box 1: 20 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Motions to Dismiss 2001-2002 Box 1: 21 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Motions for Extension of Time 2001-2002 Box 1: 22 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Motions to Intervene 2001-2002 Box 1: 23 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Motions for Leave 2001-2002 Box 1: 24 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Motions for Special Protective Order 2001 Box 1: 25 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Motions for Stay Pending Appeal 2001 Box 1: 26 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Motions to Respond 2001-2002 Box 1: 27 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Notices of Appeal 2001-2002 Box 1: 28 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Notices of Appearance 2001-2002 Box 1: 29 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Notices of Depositions 2001-2002 Box 1: 30 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Notices of Hearings 2001-2002 Box 1: 31 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Order Denying Complaint 2002 Box 1: 32 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Order Granting Motion to Amend Complaint 2002 Box 1: 33 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Responses to Motions 2001-2002 Box 1: 34 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Stipulations and Proposed Orders 2001-2002 Box 1: 35 Investigation of Vermont Yankee Sale: Testimonies 2001-2002 Box 1: 36 Jim Dumont: Correspondences on Vermont Yankee 2001-2002 Box 1: 37 Jonathan M. Block: Investigation into Vermont Yankee Proposed Sale 2001-2002 Box 1: 38 Jonathan M. Block: Vermont Yankee Request to Withdraw Exhibit 2002 Box 1: 39 Law Offices of Brian Lederer: Initial Brief of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 300 2002 Box 1: 40 New England Coalition on Nuclear Pollution 2002 Box 1: 41 New England Coalition on Nuclear Pollution: Supreme Court Appeal 2002 Box 1: 42 New England Coalition on Nuclear Pollution: Statement