Carson, Georgia Sims - Whose Domain? or You're Support in Safe Highways is Appreciated, February 12, 1975
Paper description
The Highway Department's decision to level a 120 year old oak forest to straighten a curve on Route 31 through the Sims's family's farm was fought by getting help from lawyers, Governor Kerner, Justice Paul Douglas, even Lady Bird Johnson and, 1, 21 National TV. The trees lost to eminent domain, a procedure which needs to be a more thorough and fair procedure.
Dates
- Creation: February 12, 1975
Creator
- From the Collection: Winnetka Fortnightly (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The Winnetka Fortnightly records are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III). Meeting minutes and members' biographies are restricted; consult Curator of Modern Manuscripts for information.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
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