Sally Thompson collection

Collection

Identifier: MS-2022-10

No requestable containers
Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Materials in the collection include meeting agendas and minutes for government institutions and citizen environmental organizations, conference materials, pamphlets, flyers, publications, reports, photographs, maps, audiovisual material, correspondence, clippings, research files, and public awareness campaign fact sheets.

Dates

Creation: 1976 - 2019

Biographical / Historical

Sally Thompson holds a Bachelor’s in English from Hollins University and a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of South Florida (USF). Throughout her career in environmental policy across the Tampa Bay area, Thompson was the Grants Coordinator for the City of Tampa, an Adjunct Professor in Environmental Resource Management at USF, served on the Governing Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), chaired the Tampa Greenways & Trails Citizens Advisory Committee, is a member emeritus of Florida Greenways & Trails Foundation, and serves on the Selection and General Committees of the Jan K. Platt Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP). Thompson is a founding member of the Tampa Bay Conservancy and has also been involved in Board of Director roles for the Florida Aquarium and Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful. Thompson is currently self-employed as an environmental advisor and educator.

Extent

89 boxes

1 folders

44.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Sally Thompson collection consists of professional papers covering Thompson’s career in environmental advocacy, public administration, and education. This collection consists of organizational documents, reports, periodicals, public awareness campaign materials, and other items related to environmental and conservation advocacy in Florida, with attention to the Tampa Bay area. Topics of interest include green spaces, urban planning, environmental policy and legislation, citizen activism, wildlife conservation, energy, hydrology, land management, and restoration projects.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged according to geographic location and arranged alphabetically within reginal series. Dates of folders sometimes reflect the original order of the creator’s file date but itemized folder contents can be referenced for inclusive dates.

Separated Materials

Publications related to the archival collection are cataloged individually and shelved in Environment and Natural History Collection. Titles and links to the catalog record are available on this finding aid via the Cataloged Publications series.