Environmental Impact Statements, 2006-2011

File — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Staff Only

Scope and Contents of the Papers

From the Collection:

The Matthew Cardinale papers, 2002-2012 (bulk 2007-2008), reflect Cardinale's activities as a journalist and activist in the Atlanta area. Along with print copies of the Atlanta Progressive News, the papers include photocopies of personal scrapbooks documenting Cardinale’s work and stories about him, 2006-2012.

The bulk of the papers consist of materials documenting events surrounding the demolition of public housing communities in Atlanta, particularly the Palmer House, Bankhead Courts, Hollywood Courts, and Bowen Homes communities. These papers include demolition applications with handwritten notes; petitions, resolutions, and letters prepared by resident association leaders and sent to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development; and other records and correspondence from 2007-2009.

In addition to housing, topics covered in the Cardinale papers include the Atlanta BeltLine, 2010-2011; draft environmental impact statements for the nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle, along with handwritten notes, 2007-2008; HB 397 drafts and notes regarding the Georgia Open Meetings Act and Georgia Open Records Act, 2011-2012; ACLU of Georgia spy files document, 2006; and material related to electronic voting machine controversies in 2006.

Dates

Creation: 2006-2011

Creator

From the Collection: Cardinale, Matthew (Person)

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use. Access to some folders containing sensitive or personally identifiable information is restricted for 75 years from the date of creation. Researchers must consult an archivist before accessing this collection.

Extent

1 Folder(s)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

In addition to printed materials, this folder includes three CDs containing PDF files. Access to digital material requires an appointment and 48 hours’ advance notice; consult Special Collections staff for assistance. Files are available on original media only; media can be accessed only from a secure reading room computer.