The William J. Cohen papers have been retained in their original order and reflect the provenance of their creator. There has been some minor reordering of some materials to make access easier for the user.
Cohen organized his files to reflect the progress of his career. Some materials (mostly found in Series II. A.-II.C.) span his entire career. An example is his involvement with the preservation of the White Clay Creek (Boxes 10-11). His advocacy for this area began during his job at the City of Newark. In 2001 efforts by Cohen and his colleagues were rewarded with the inclusion of the White Clay Creek and its stream valley in the National Wild and Scenic River Program. Other projects started in one phase of his career and continued into the next, such as the Delaware River Basin Commission Level B Study, which started in 1977 when he was a sole proprietor and continued into his incorporated company (Box 8). Projects and associations that began in one career often moved into another. Many colleagues and supervisors were mentors and eventually became co-workers, such as Peter Larson, who Cohen met in the 1960s (Box 18). Additionally, file dates may overlap into the next year or decade or decades, because the materials were accumulative and interrelated to future projects and contracts.
Generally, contents of a file are arranged in the order in which each item was executed, so that the most recent documents are at the beginning of a file. Folder numbering begins anew with each series.
The technical library is at the end of the collection and is listed variously in Appendices A, B, and C.
In 1967 after two years experience in commercial real estate, Cohen began a job as research assistant for the Delaware State Planning Office (DSPO) in Dover, Delaware. Commercial real estate had introduced him to land values, zoning issues, and commercial development. His first assignment as a planner was project manager to the town of Lewes, a seaside community in Sussex County. His job was to facilitate the development of a comprehensive plan for the city's growth. Other duties included coordinating and authoring background studies and research in land use, transportation, housing, historic sites, community facilities, and opinion surveys. He prepared comprehensive plans, assisted in the preparation of the state capital budget, and supervised research and preparation of planimetric maps. During this ten-year period at DSPO, Cohen was promoted annually from research assistant (1967-1968) to planner I (1968-1969) to senior planner (1969-1971).
Includes assignments, correspondence, personal documents, newsletters, and other materials from Cohen's first job at the Delaware State Planning Office (DSPO).
| Correspondence, 1970-1971 | Box 1, F1 |
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Correspondence related to the University of Delaware's College of Marine Studies, to be located in Lewes. |
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| Letters, 1967-1970 | Box 1, F2 |
| Memos and Assignments, 1969-1971 | Box 1, F3 |
| Newsletters, 1968-1970 | Box 1, F4 |
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Monthly newsletters from the State Planning Office. |
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| Personal and Job Correspondence, 1967 | Box 1, F5 |
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Correspondence related to obtaining a position with the State Planning Office. |
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| State Planning Program for Delaware, 1967 | Box 1, F6 |
Cohen compiled these files as documentation of assignments and projects while employed at the DSPO. Noted projects and events were the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City of Lewes and the Cape Henlopen "Great Sand Dune" Controversy.
| Part I | Box 1, F7 |
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"Preliminary Capital Budget Requests and Recommendations Fiscal Year 1971, Including Analysis and Considerations" and capital budget reports. |
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| Part II | Box 1, F8 |
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Capital projects schedule for 1970, capital improvements program alternatives, and capital budgets. Also includes research notes and correspondence. |
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| CIP, Department of Public Instruction | Box 1, F9 |
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Enrollment figures, reports on funding, and research notes. |
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| Lewes Planning Program Comprehensive Development Plan, 1970-1971 | Box 1, F10 |
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"Preliminary Comprehensive Development Plan" and both a final copy and draft of "Strengthening the Planning Process." |
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| Community Development Survey, 1967 | Box 1, F11 |
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Final and draft copies of "Community Development Controls-Survey-December 1967." |
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| Delaware Day Address, 1970 | Box 1, F12 |
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Various drafts of Cohen's address, event programs, and copies of Delaware Day Addresses from previous years. |
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| Delaware State College (Delaware State University), 1970-1972 | Box 1, F13 |
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Requests for funding by Delaware State College. |
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| Delaware Technical and Community College, n.d | Box 1, F14 |
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Request for funding. |
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| Dover Community Center, 1969 | Box 1, F15 |
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Copy of a sketch for the proposed center. |
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| Ecology, 1961-1971 | Box 1, F16 |
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Assorted research materials gathered relating to ecology and environmental issues. |
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| Historic Preservation, 1964-1971 | Box 1, F17 |
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Printed materials such as brochures on historic Ontario, Department of Housing and Urban Development Historic Preservation Program, and a journal of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (Volume 16, Number 1, 1964). |
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| Housing, 1964-1970 | Box 1, F18 |
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Publication from the Urban Land Institute (Volume 27, February 1968), a reprinted article from Jersey Plans (Volume XVII, Number 2, September 1968) on Hackensack Meadows, a publication of The National Urban Coalition entitled Agenda for Positive Action: State Programs in Housing and Community Development, a newsletter from the American Society of Planning Officials (Volume 35, Number 1, January 1969), and a publication of the U.S. Department of Commerce entitled Consumer Buying Indicators. |
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| Industrial Parks, 1959-1980 | Box 1, F19 |
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Publication from the National Industrial Committee entitled Planning for Industrial Parks and other information gathered regarding planning for industrial parks. |
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| Land Use, 1966-1970 | Box 1, F20 |
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Oversized drawing of "Sussex County Land Use Inventory Code," a report "Area of Towns and Roads in Delaware," a copy of Land Use Inventory Code lists, "Instructions for Land-Use Intensity Forms," and other materials gathered related to land use. |
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| Laws Relating to Planning, 1960-1968 | Box 1, F21 |
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Copies of laws pertaining to planning as well as a copy of the "Delaware State Planning Act." |
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| Newark, Plan and Review, 1968-1969 | Box 1, F22 |
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"General Statement of Goal Intention, City of Newark, Delaware" and other materials related to planning in Newark. |
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| New Jersey, Future Goals and Plans, 1967 | Box 1, F23 |
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Report entitled "New Jersey's Future: Goals and Plans." |
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| Population, 1960-1971 | Box 1, F24 |
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Population figures from the Chamber of Commerce, Wilmington, a list of population for all cities and towns in Delaware, and various reports related to population in the state. |
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| Rehoboth Beach Historical Analysis, 1967 | Box 1, F25 |
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Various drafts of a report entitled "Rehoboth Beach: Historical Analysis" as well as research materials. |
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| Salisbury Mall (Maryland), 1969-1970 | Box 1, F26 |
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Information pertaining to the planning and construction of the Downtown Plaza in Salisbury. |
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| Technical Library, 1969 | Box 1, F27 |
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Guide and related materials about publications, reports, journals, newsletters, books, and studies; established by Cohen at the Delaware State Planning Office. Cohen developed his own library classification system, which was based on a system at the Fels Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. Throughout his career he added to the library (See Box 4 and Appendices A and B). Also contains materials related to Cohen's work with the Delaware State Planning Office that have been removed and added to the technical library. |
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| Transportation, 1966-1970 | Box 1, F28 |
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Various materials gathered relating to transportation and its planning as well as research notes. |
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| University of Delaware, 1960s-1970s | Box 1, F29 |
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"Preliminary Review of the Pedestrian Way, Elkton Road and Amstel Avenue" (June 15, 1970), a proposal for program development for the Department of Music (1969-1970), and a brochure of the Music Building (later named the Amy du Pont Music Building), Vincent G. Kling and Associates, Architects as well as data sheets for the Capital Program. |
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| University of Delaware, College of Marine Studies, 1970 | Box 1, F30 |
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"Community Design Plan for the College of Marine Studies, University of Delaware," maps, and documents related to the University's establishment of the Marine Studies Program in Lewes. |
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| University of Delaware, 1970s | Box 1, F31 |
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Summary of projects and their estimates. |
Contains the first analysis of new towns in Delaware; published in 1972 by the DSPO.
| Working File, 1960-1970 | Box 1, F32 |
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Research notes, a copy of a report on Design Elements, and news clippings. |
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| Working Paper #1, 1969-1970 | Box 1, F33 |
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"New Towns: Concept, Definition, and History" and related research materials and notes. |
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| Working Paper #2, n.d | Box 1, F34 |
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Research materials and notes. |
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| Working Paper #3, 1940-1970 | Box 1, F35 |
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Population growth charts for each county and a copy of a report. |
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| Water and Air Resources Commission, Third Annual Report, 1968-1969 | Box 1, F36 |
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Copy of report. |
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| Water and Waste Water Treatment, 1963-1968 | Box 1, F37 |
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Research notes, "Summary of Water Conditions in Delaware for October, 1967-March, 1968," and other printed materials related to water treatment. |
Contains files used by Cohen for research during his assignment as project director for the town of Lewes, Delaware.
| Aerial Photographs, 1969 | Box 1, F38 |
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Aerial photographs of the Delaware coastline with descriptive note by Cohen. |
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| Background Study, 1969-1978 | Box 2, F39 |
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Articles and correspondence related to Cohen's efforts to have a manuscript published on the early settlement of Lewes. |
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| Cape Henlopen, "A Summary for Future Action", 1960s | Box 2, F40 |
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Report and materials prepared for legal action. |
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| Cape Henlopen, Legality of Sand Dune for Public Lands, 1967-1970 | Box 2, F41 |
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Correspondence, news clippings, maps, and House bills. |
Includes letters, memorandum, and news clippings that show Governor Russell W. Peterson's involvement in the controversy, and its effect on the development of the Lewes Comprehensive Plan.
| Part I | Box 2, F42 |
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News clippings and correspondence. |
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| Part II | Box 2, F43 |
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News clippings, correspondence, and maps related to the use of Cape Henlopen State Park as a possible industrial area. |
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| Part III | Box 2, F44 |
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Correspondence and news clippings. |
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| Part IV | Box 2, F45 |
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Correspondence and news clippings. |
| I | Box 2, F46 |
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Charter for the town of Lewes. |
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| II | Box 2, F47 |
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Draft of the proposed new Charter. |
| Part I | Box 2, F48 |
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Information related to the University of Delaware's College of Marine Studies, Beebe Hospital, and Zwaanendael Museum, in addition to other research materials and notes. |
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| Part II | Box 2, F49 |
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Additional research materials and notes as well as "Community Facilities and Services: a Background Study for Lewes, Delaware." |
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| Community Resident Survey, 1969 | Box 2, F50 |
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Copies of the surveys, an analysis of the responses, and a copy of "Lewes Community Opinion Survey: a Background Report for Lewes, Delaware." |
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| Delaware Coast Press, 1971 | Box 2, F51 |
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Copy of Delaware Coast Press, Thursday, January 7, 1971. |
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| Lewes Development Plan, 1970 | Box 2, F52 |
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Copy of "Proposed Development Plan" including one with corrections. |
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| Environmental Study of Inland Bays, 1969 | Box 2, F53 |
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Study presented to Governor Peterson which may be the first environmental study of the bays. Also includes information and maps regarding the College of Marine Studies, University of Delaware, located in Lewes. |
| I | Box 2, F54 |
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News clippings, research notes, and a draft of a report. |
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| II | Box 2, F55 |
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Draft and a final copy of a fiscal analysis study for the town of Lewes. |
| Part I | Box 2, F56 |
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Final draft of "History, Historic Sites, and Buildings of Lewes, Delaware" written by Cohen as well as correspondence regarding the work and news clippings. |
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| Part II | Box 2, F57 |
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Draft of "History, Historic Sites, and Buildings of Lewes, Delaware," in addition to other archaeological and bibliographic information. |
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| Part III | Box 2, F58 |
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Largely handwritten draft of "History, Historic Sites, and Buildings of Lewes, Delaware." |
| Part I | Box 2, F59 |
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Handwritten draft, a first typewritten draft, and a final draft of a background study regarding housing in Lewes completed by Cohen. |
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| Part II | Box 2, F60 |
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Surveys completed as research for the Lewes housing study. |
| Part I | Box 2, F61 |
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Various drafts of a land use study for Lewes completed by Cohen. |
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| Part II | Box 2, F62 |
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Various drafts of a land use study for Lewes completed by Cohen. |
| Part I | Box 2, F63 |
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Final draft of a land use study completed in 1968. |
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| Part II | Box 2, F64 |
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Background study of economic characteristics of Lewes as well as a background study for community facilities and services. |
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| Part III | Box 2, F65 |
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Final draft of background study. |
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| Lewes Planning Program, Commission Meetings, 1968-1970 | Box 2, F66 |
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Meeting minutes. |
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| Lewes Planning Program, Comprehensive Plan, Effectuation, and Miscellaneous, 1968-1970 | Box 2, F67 |
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Copy of "Preliminary Plan Lewes, Delaware" and memorandums. |
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| Population | Box 2, F68 |
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Research notes and materials as well as a draft of a population study for Lewes. |
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| Residential Density, 1969 | Box 3, F69 |
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Memorandum related to residential density and working notes. |
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| "Study Lists 34 Historic Lewes Homes", 1969 | Box 3, F70 |
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Article published in the Evening Journal, July 29, 1969. |
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| Subdivision Regulations, 1970 | Box 3, F71 |
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Copy of "Recommendations for Subdivision Regulations" and a memorandum. |
| Part I | Box 3, F72 |
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Research materials and notes in addition to a report on transportation in Lewes. |
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| Part II | Box 3, F73 |
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Additional research materials, notes, and maps. |
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| Part III | Box 3, F74 |
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Additional research materials and notes and an initial draft of a report on transportation in Lewes. |
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| Zoning Codes, 1958-1970 | Box 3, F75 |
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"Preliminary Report Town of Lewes Zoning Commission," maps, and ordinances to amend zoning codes. |
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| Zoning Code, 1970 | Box 3, F76 |
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"Recommended Basis for a Zoning Code for Lewes, Delaware." |
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| Zoning Code, Proposed | Box 3, F77 |
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Draft of "Recommended Basis for a Zoning Code for Lewes, Delaware." |
Contains files about the final Comprehensive Development Plan for Lewes, Delaware.
| Capital Improvement Program (CIP), 1969-1971 | Box 3, F78 |
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"Recommended Capital Improvements Program," a budget for fiscal year 1970-1971; and "Fiscal Analysis: a Background Study for Lewes, Delaware." |
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| Completion Report, 1969 | Box 3, F79 |
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News clippings and a project completion report. |
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| Deleted from the Comprehensive Development Plan, 1970 | Box 3, F80 |
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Materials that did not appear in the "Comprehensive Development Plan." |
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| Comprehensive Development Plan, Lewes, Delaware, December 1970 | Box 3, F81 |
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Copy with corrections from September 1970 and the final published copy (December). |
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| Goals and Objectives, Final, 1969 | Box 3, F86 |
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Both a draft and final draft of "Discussion Memorandum No. 6: Lewes Planning Commission June 25, 1969, Recommended Goals and Objectives." |
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| Lewes Lifeboat Station, 1969 | Box 3, F87 |
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Correspondence. |
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| Ordinances, 1966-1970 | Box 3, F88 |
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Copy of the building code for Lewes in 1966, an ordinance to amend zoning ordinances, research notes, and a Senate Bill. |
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| Preliminary Ideas, Working File, I | Box 3, F89 |
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Copy of "Preliminary Plan" and various drafts of the report. |
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| Preliminary Ideas, Working File, II | Box 3, F90 |
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Research notes and a draft of "Preliminary Plan." |
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| Preliminary Plan, 1969 | Box 3, F91 |
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Final draft of "Preliminary Plan" and a copy of "The Lewes Planning Program—a One Year Assessment." |
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| Preliminary Recommendations, 1967-1970 | Box 3, F92 |
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News clippings, correspondence, memorandums, a report on "Delaware Coast, Beach Erosion Control and Hurricane Protection" by the Chief of Engineers, maps, and research notes. |
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| Preliminary Recommendations, 1968 | Box 3, F93 |
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Copies of "Preliminary Recommendations for the Development of Lewes Beach." |
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| Work Program | Box 3, F94 |
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Progress report on Urban Planning Project, research notes, and news clippings. |
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| One-Year Assessment, Work Program | Box 3, F95 |
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Two copies of "Suggested Comprehensive Development Plan Work Program," one dated October 27, 1967 and the second dated December 7, 1967. |
Draft
| I | Box 3, F82 |
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Draft of the "Comprehensive Development Plan." |
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| II | Box 3, F83 |
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Additional draft of "Comprehensive Development Plan." |
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| III | Box 3, F84 |
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Additional draft of "Comprehensive Development Plan." |
In 1971 Cohen was appointed the Planning Director of Newark, the second largest city in Delaware. After six years of service to a small city, his legacy included the first bike path system in the State as well as Newark's and the State's first flood-plain ordinance. These papers also contain documentation about some controversies that developed during his tenure. Examples are the Newark Beltway Project, KRAVCO Rezoning and Annexation, the Fader Building, and the development of Hidden Valley.
| The Architect's Studio, 1973 | Box 3, F96 |
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Promotional materials and a curriculum vitae for James R. Nelson, FAIA |
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| Bikeway Paths in Delaware, 1968-1973 | Box 3, F97 |
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List of individuals on the Bicycle Task Force, correspondence, and a memorandum. |
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| Christina River Stream Valley, 1977 | Box 3, F98 |
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Copies of a report on "Guidelines for Acquisition and Financing," prepared by Cohen. |
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| William J. Cohen's Correspondence, 1970s | Box 3, F99 |
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Correspondence, as well as an article "Public Administrator: Government Agent or Community Advocate?" that Cohen attempted to have published in Public Administration Review. |
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| Festival of the Arts, 1971 | Box 3, F100 |
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Copy of "1971 Newark Festival of Arts Opinion Survey," a program for the festival which was a predecessor to "Community Day," and "1971 Newark Festival of Arts Plan." |
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| Flood Plain Zoning Regulations, 1972-1976 | Box 3, F101 |
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Correspondence and its attachments and a map. |
Contains materials about this land development project that caused various reactions from public officials and residents; this project was never approved; today the property is developed as Christiansted, which is located off of Nottingham Road, Newark
| Part I | Box 3, F102 |
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Legal documents related to a civil suit filed against the City of Newark by residents, memorandums, and information regarding a presentation of the Hidden Valley Development Plan. |
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| Part II | Box 3, F103 |
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Legal documents related to a suit filed against the Department of Transportation by the developers of Hidden Valley, site plans, agenda for New Castle County Council meeting, and news clippings. |
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| Part III | Box 3, F104 |
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Copy of "Hidden Valley-Diversified Planned-Unit Development Narrative Description," research notes, a copy of "Fairfield Civic Association Traffic Survey," memorandums, and correspondence. |
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| Management Information System, 1976-1977 | Box 4, F105 |
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Final copy of "The Newark Management Information System" as well as drafts and correspondence. Also includes a "1976 Update Report on the Newark Management Information System." |
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| Miscellaneous, 1973-1974 | Box 4, F106 |
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Correspondence and research notes. |
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| Newark Mall, 1971-1974 | Box 4, F107 |
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Documentation on KRAVCO and their petition for Newark's first regional shopping center, which was denied by the City of Newark. Includes the opinions of Cohen's staff at the City Planning Department as well as opinions of members of city government |
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| News Clippings, 1971-1977 | Box 4, F108 |
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Clippings that mention Cohen and his planning activities. |
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| Operation Breakthrough, Ferris School, 1970-1973 | Box 4, F109 |
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Plans, correspondence, and other information gathered. |
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| Planning Events, 1970s | Box 4, F110 |
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List of planning events that took place during the decade as well as other events significant to Newark city government. |
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| Public Transportation, 1973 | Box 4, F111 |
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"A Feasibility Study for Newark Local Bus Service" and a study by the Public Transportation Committee of Newark. |
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| Projects, 1971 | Box 4, F112 |
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Correspondence, plans, and reports on various projects. |
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| Projects, 1972 | Box 4, F113 |
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Project evaluation for a subdivision of office buildings located at Barksdale and Hillside Roads. |
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| Salisbury Mall, Maryland, 1971 | Box 4, F114 |
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Correspondence and information related to a visit to Salisbury by Cohen and other members of Newark city government to examine Salisbury's downtown area. |
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| Subdivision Regulations, 1971-1977 | Box 4, F115 |
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Reports, city council resolutions, and correspondence. |
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| Technical Library | Box 4, F116 |
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Cohen used the same system that he adapted at the State. He added to the library over the course of his career. Includes items pertaining to Newark that were removed and added to Appendices A and B. |
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| WILMAPCO, Energy Workshop, Summary, 1977 | Box 4, F117 |
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Summary report. |
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| Zoning, 1971 | Box 4, F118 |
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Memorandums, City Council and Planning Commission meeting agendas, and City Council resolutions and meeting minutes. |
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| Zoning, General, 1974-1977 | Box 4, F119 |
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Cohen's last project with the City of Newark; documents a proposal to demolish the Main Street historic Fader Building and be replaced by a Gino's Restaurant; Cohen was the only department head against this project, which was approved. Contains information regarding this project as well as an additional study "Demographic, Capacity, Cost Analysis for Blair Village" and maps. |
Cohen called this issue the "most significant transportation issue of the 1970s."
| Robert Varrin Committee, 1971-1973 | Box 4, F120 |
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Information gathered by Cohen while a member of the Varrin Committee regarding the proposed Newark Beltway. |
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| WILMAPCO, Background, 1973 | Box 4, F121 |
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Planning information regarding the Beltway. |
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| Relationship to Hidden Valley, 1972-1974 | Box 4, F122 |
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"Exhibits and Correspondence Pertaining to State of Delaware Department of Highways Plans for Newark Ring Arterial as They Relate to the Development of Hidden Valley." Item removed to technical library Appendix A. |
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| Beltway Responses, March 1975 | Box 4, F123 |
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Memorandums from both Cohen and City Manager Peter Marshall involving Cohen's controversial vote on a segment of the Newark Beltway. Also included are notes and letters from various supporters of Cohen. |
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| Hidden Valley Annexation, Background, 1974 | Box 4, F124 |
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Minutes from a special meeting of the Newark City Council. |
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| WILMAPCO Action, City Council | Box 4, F125 |
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Minutes from a City Council meeting held on March 10, 1975 in which Cohen was questioned regarding his vote on the Newark Beltway. |
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| WILMAPCO, News Clippings, March 11-June 17, 1975 | Box 4, F126 |
| Additional Materials, 1975-1977 | Box 4, F127 |
| Weekly Post Articles, 1977 | Box 4, F128 |
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News clippings from a three part series related to the Beltway. |
In 1977 Cohen left the employment of the City of Newark to pursue his planning career as a consultant. He used the moniker William J. Cohen, AIP, Planning Consultant (1977-1978). By 1978 his contacts and contracts had enabled him to incorporate as William J. Cohen and Associates, Inc. (1978-1990). The next twelve years brought substantial governmental contracts with some additional work in the private and non-governmental sectors. During this phase of his career he established a strong reputation in the area of environmental planning. In 1998 after serving a second time in state government, he left the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, and simultaneously pursued a Ph.D. while working again as an independent city and regional planning consultant. His services included research, analysis, public presentations, and expert witness testimony on town, city, county, state, and regional issues and projects.
Financial records, technical library guide, corporate seal, and other administrative files for both of Cohen's consulting businesses. Included are a certificate of incorporation, corporate seal, record book, and company checks.
| Financial Records, 1977 | Box 4, F1 |
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Receipts, invoices, and business ledgers. |
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| Technical Library, Library Guide, 1977-2001 | Box 4, F2 |
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Detailed guide to Cohen's library system, which was prepared by a summer intern, Jay R. Lund. Includes items removed and added to Appendices A and B. |
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| Stationery | Box 4, F3 |
| Publications, 1967-1977 | Box 4, F4 |
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Bibliography of Cohen's works. |
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| Corporate Seal, 1978 | Box 4, F5 |
| Corporate Records, 1978-1990 | Box 4, F6 |
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Certificate of incorporation, by-laws, minutes, stock certificates, transfer ledger, dissolution of corporation, information regarding possible merger, and a report on a "Presentation to Farmers Bank for the Establishment of Business Accounts." |
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| Consulting Information—New Castle County and the State | Box 4, F7 |
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William J. Cohen and Associates, Inc. request for certification and information regarding recertification. |
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| Résumés | Box 4, F8 |
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Résumés of both Cohen and his employees. |
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| Company Qualifications | Box 4, F9 |
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Introduction to the company, correspondence, a list of company projects, and other information related to projects completed by the company. |
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| Records, 1978-1988 | Box 4, F10 |
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Financial calculations, an inventory of office equipment, a copy of lease, correspondence, and memorandums. |
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| Planner-on-Call, 1978-1981 | Box 4, F11 |
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Drafts of brochure, copyright application, and trademark information |
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| Brochure, Land Development Pre-Marketing Group | Box 5, F12 |
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Draft of brochure. |
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| Bibliography of Project Work Product | Box 5, F13 |
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Bibliography of reports written by William J. Cohen and Associates, Inc |
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| Brochures | Box 5, F14 |
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Brochures of local areas of interest and copies of "Planner-on-Call." |
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| Brochure, Development Prospective, 1981 | Box 5, F15 |
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"Preliminary Information on Property to be Auctioned on Elk River Known as 'The Curragh'," "Development Prospectus: the Welsh Tract Site," correspondence, and research notes. |
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| Company Checks | Box 5, F16 |
| Public Relations | Box 5, F17 |
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Correspondence, samples of publicity for William J. Cohen and Associates, Inc. including news clippings. |
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| Proposals, 1980s | Box 5, F18 |
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Both drafts and final drafts of proposals for potential projects. |
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| References for Other Professionals | Box 5, F19 |
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Letters of reference written by Cohen |
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| Consulting Information, 1990 | Box 5, F20 |
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List of certified consultants in the state of Delaware for 1990. |
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| Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1977-1979 | Box 5, F21 |
| Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1981-1983 | Box 5, F22 |
These files contain governmental and non-governmental projects implemented by Cohen as a single entrepreneur and then with a team of professionals as a corporation.
Although similar to Cohen's study that he coordinated for Lewes from 1978-1980, this one initiated greater public interest and concern. This study disclosed health, land use, and social issues associated with the Getty Refinery location in Delaware City.
| 1981 | Box 5, F23 |
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Correspondence, research notes, and a scope of services to be performed by William J. Cohen and Associates, Inc. |
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| Background Information | Box 5, F24 |
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News clippings, research materials and notes, legal documents related to a civil suit filed by Getty Oil Company against the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Environmental Protection Agency. |
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| General Information, I | Box 5, F25 |
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Correspondence, research materials and notes, maps, and reports. |
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| General Information, II | Box 5, F26 |
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Correspondence, research materials and notes, and reports on issues such as health and financial matters. |
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| General Information, III | Box 5, F27 |
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Correspondence and research materials, notes, maps, and transparencies. |
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| Correspondence | Box 5, F28 |
Separated MaterialsMap enclosure. |
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| Community Action Strategy, 1983 | Box 5, F29 |
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Proposal and research notes. |
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| Life in a Refinery Town , 1983-1984 | Box 5, F30 |
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This publication documents Delaware City's Coastal Energy Impact Program (CEIP). Contains information regarding reprint and copyright, research notes, order forms, and invoices. |
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| Life in a Refinery Town , 1983-1984 (I) | Box 5, F31 |
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Draft of manuscript. |
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| Life in a Refinery Town , 1983-1984 (II) | Box 5, F32 |
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Draft of manuscript. |
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| Funding Application, 1981-1982 | Box 5, F33 |
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Correspondence, a work proposal, and research notes. |
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| Progress Reports | Box 5, F34 |
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Photographs, negatives, billing hours for Kidde Consultants, Inc., subcontracted by Cohen, receipts, invoices, expense reports, and monthly progress reports. |
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| Surveys | Box 5, F35 |
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Surveys for residents and their responses regarding air quality. |
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| Work Projects | Box 5, F36 |
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Grant information, correspondence, and reports. |
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| Grant Application, Phase II | Box 5, F37 |
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Research notes, photographs, correspondence, and a brochure for Delaware City. |
| Progress Reports, 1983 | Box 5, F38 |
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Monthly progress reports. |
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| Surveys, 1983 | Box 5, F39 |
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Responses for surveys regarding business growth and tourist interests. |
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| 1983-1984 | Box 5, F40 |
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Grant information, correspondence, invoices, Cohen's research notes, maps, and transparencies. |
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| Correspondence, 1984 | Box 6, F41 |
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Correspondence as well as information regarding waterfront development in other cities and information gathered from the "Five State Commercial Revitalization Workshop" in Annapolis, Maryland. |
| Contract | Box 6, F42 |
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Contract between Kent County and William J. Cohen and Associates, Inc., correspondence, fee information, and other information regarding the program. |
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| Zoning Jurisdiction Research | Box 5, F43 |
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Research materials collected, notes, and maps. |
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| Background | Box 6, F44 |
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Initial research, maps, and working notes. |
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| Correspondence, 1983-1985 | Box 6, F45 |
| General Information | Box 6, F46 |
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Information regarding the Coastal Zone Act and other research materials. |
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| Land Use Management Information System (LUMIS) Program | Box 5, F47 |
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Land Use Management Information System (LUMIS) Program |
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| Progress Reports, Memos, Expenses | Box 6, F48 |
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Progress Reports, Memos, Expenses |
| I | Box 6, F49 |
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Copy of Working Paper #1, "Coastal Energy Activities Management Plan." |
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| II | Box 6, F50 |
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Working Paper #2. |
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| III | Box 6, F51 |
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Working Paper #3, Part I, including original manuscript maps and report. |
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| IV | Box 6, F52 |
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Working Paper #3, Part II and Coastal Energy Activities Management Plan. |
| Contract, 1978-1980 | Box 6, F53 |
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Contract negotiations between the City of Lewes and both William J. Cohen and Associates, Inc. and Kidde Consultants, Inc., in addition to related correspondence. |
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| Correspondence, 1978-1980 | Box 6, F54 |
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Correspondence, a progress report,and other information gathered. |
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| Work Materials (I) | Box 6, F55 |
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Population information, an energy impact plan, maps, and impact scales for various facilities. |
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| Work Materials (II) | Box 6, F56 |
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Various research materials including articles and reports and a benefit analysis of proposed dredging in Lewes. |
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| Phase I, Progress Reports, 1979-1980 | Box 6, F57 |
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Progress reports and correspondence. |
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| Progress Reports, 1979 | Box 6, F58 |
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Two copies of drafts of "Phase I: Work Elements," including one largely hand-written draft. |
Documents a working partnership between Cohen's consulting business and Shirley Jarrell, mayor of Magnolia, which is one of Delaware's smallest communities.
| Zoning Code, 1980 | Box 6, F59 |
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Notes and correspondence, in addition to a copy of the zoning code and maps. |
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| Planner-on-Call, 1981-1983 | Box 6, F60 |
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Projects, maps, and questions answered by Cohen in his capacity as Planner-on-Call for the town of Magnolia. |
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| Public Management Assistance | Box 6, F61 |
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Copy of the community plan, a copy of the town charter, and a zoning code outline, as well as correspondence and research notes. |
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| Community Development Application, 1981 | Box 6, F62 |
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Correspondence, a copy of the application, research notes, reports, and a copy of "Community Development Preapplication: Small Cities Grant." |
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| Community Development Application, 1984 | Box 6, F63 |
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Copy of "Community Development Application: Town of Magnolia, Delaware," a copy of "Delaware Community Development Plan," and correspondence. |
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| Appropriate Energy Technology Small Grants Program, 1981 | Box 6, F64 |
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Copy of the application, "Town of Magnolia: Energy Audit," research notes, and energy statistics. |
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| Community Development, 1983-1984 (I) | Box 7, F65 |
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Correspondence, a copy of the application, "Proposed Policies and Procedures of the Delaware Community Development Block Grant Program for FY 1984," "Policies and Procedures of the Delaware Community Development Block Grant Program for FY 1984," and invoices. |
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| Community Development, 1983-1984 (II) | Box 7, F66 |
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Correspondence, a copy of "Policies and Procedures of the Delaware Community Development Block Grant Program," survey responses, notes from town meetings, and a "Proposed Citizen Participation Plan." |
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| Community Development, Survey Responses, 1983-1984 | Box 7, F67 |
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Resident survey responses. |
| Zoning and Subdivision | Box 7, F68 |
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Index of zoning district uses, various drafts of "Subdivision Regulations," map, and a zoning and subdivision committee survey. |
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| Zoning Code, Subdivision Regulations Proposal, 1981 | Box 7, F69 |
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Correspondence, labor and expense reports, maps, a work proposal, minutes for a zoning commission meeting, and research materials and notes. |
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| Final Drafts, 1981 | Box 7, F70 |
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Final draft of "Subdivision Regulations." |
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| Zoning Update, 1986 | Box 7, F71 |
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Work proposal, correspondence, research materials and notes, maps, and meeting minutes. |
| I | Box 7, F72 |
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Research materials and notes, correspondence, and maps. |
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| II | Box 7, F73 |
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Correspondence, meeting minutes, billing summaries, and a copy of "Zoning Ordinance: City of Milford, Delaware." |
Contains two studies for the Trustees of New Castle Commons, a revitalization plan for Dobbinsville and development choices for the lands of the Trustees.
| Master Revitalization Plan, 1985 | Box 7, F74 |
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"Letter of Interest and Proposal: Dobbinsville Area Master Plan and Revitalization Plan," billing summaries, research materials and notes, maps, and exploratory sketches. |
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| Historical Information | Box 7, F75 |
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Survey responses, research materials and notes, and maps. |
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| Interviews | Box 7, F76 |
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List of persons to be interviewed, notes, and a map of the area. |
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| Maps | Box 7, F77 |
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Maps and transparencies of the New Castle area and a copy of "Development Options: Lands of the Trustees of New Castle Commons (1986)." |
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| Development Options | Box 7, F78 |
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Cohen's proposal to undertake work on development options, invoices, correspondence, and research notes and materials. |
| Contract | Box 7, F79 |
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Work proposal, correspondence, labor and expense reports, and a news clipping. |
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| Bibliography | Box 7, F80 |
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Research materials and notes, a bibliography, and a "Draft of Recreation Survey Model." |
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| General Information (I) | Box 7, F81 |
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Research materials, notes, aerial photographs, and maps. |
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| General Information (II) | Box 7, F82 |
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Research materials, notes, and maps. |
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| Correspondence, 1981-1982 | Box 7, F83 |
| Christina River Recreation Users Guide, 1982 | Box 7, F84 |
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Estimates of cost, correspondence, progress reports, a brochure, transparencies of brochure, a proposal, and research notes. |
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| Christina River Site Plans, 1982 | Box 7, F85 |
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Work proposal, research materials, and notes. |
Documents one of Delaware's last standing lighthouses and contains historic research and photographs for the Historic American Buildings Survey. The lighthouse no longer exists.
| I | Box 7, F86 |
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Correspondence, photographs, contact sheets, a copy of "Historic American Buildings Survey: Port Mahon Lighthouse, Kent County, Delaware," drawings, a nomination form for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places Inventory, a partial copy of "Marine Technology Center: Port Mahon, Delaware, Feasibility Study," research materials, and notes. |
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| II | Box 7, F87 |
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Photographs, an audio recording of a field trip to the lighthouse, research materials, maps, and notes. |
| Handbook, 1979 | Box 7, F88 |
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Drafts of city employee handbooks and correspondence related to revisions. |
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| Zoning Workshop, 1984 | Box 7, F89 |
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Correspondence, proposals for a planning and zoning workshop, and the workshop workbook. |
| Reorganization, 1981 | Box 7, F90 |
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Copies of the House and Senate bills that abolished the Office of Management, Budget, and Planning |
| I | Box 8, F91 |
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List of tasks, a contract between William J. Cohen and Associates, Inc. and the OMBP, and information solicited from other states. |
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| II | Box 8, F92 |
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Progress reports, trip reports, correspondence, and research notes. |
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| III | Box 8, F93 |
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Copy of "A Survey and Analysis of Impact Methodologies for Coastal Zone Land Use." |
| Department of Transportation, Master Plan for Barlow Estate | Box 8, F94 |
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Original manuscript and final copy of "Site Suitability and Master Plan, Barlow Tract," completed by William J. Cohen and Associates, Inc. |
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| Department of Transportation, Barlow Project, 1981-1982 | Box 8, F95 |
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Maps, contact sheets, negatives, and research related to the project. |
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| Dameron Tract | Box 8, F96 |
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"Land Use Study and Alternative Land Use Plans, Dameron Tract" and a copy of "Analysis and Chronology: Annexation, Planning and Zoning Policies Affecting the Dameron Tract" both completed by William J. Cohen and Associates, Inc |
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| Dameron Tract, Expert Witness Study, 1980 | Box 8, F97 |
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Site analysis data. |
Cohen was appointed state coordinator to manage Delaware's participation in a regional plan. This appointment began while he was still a sole proprietor.
| Plan of Study, 1977 | Box 8, F98 |
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"Plan of Study," "Amendments to the Plan of Study," correspondence, and other information gathered. |
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| Memorandum of Agreement, 1977-1978 | Box 8, F99 |
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Memorandum of Agreement between the state of Delaware and the Delaware River Basin Commission. |
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| Projects, 1978 | Box 8, F100 |
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List of files to be created, a project proposal, correspondence, maps, and working notes. |
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| Level B Coordinator Contract, 1978 | Box 8, F101 |
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Signed contract, correspondence, purchase orders, list of fees, and contract negotiations. |
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| Work Group, Personnel Assignments, 1978 | Box 8, F102 |
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Personnel on each work group. |
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| Work Group, Directive-Energy, Navigation | Box 8, F103 |
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Drafts of the directive, as well as research notes and news clippings. |
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| Work Group, Re-Evaluation of Proposed Projects | Box 8, F104 |
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Correspondence and work group notes on re-evaluation. |
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| Work Group, Water Supply | Box 8, F105 |
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"Inventory of the Use of Water in Delaware for 1974," "Report on a Water Reserve Policy for the Delaware River Basin," meeting notes, and correspondence. |
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| Public Workshops-Delaware | Box 8, F106 |
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Notes, list of attendees, and an invitation for the workshops on basin resource management. |
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| Population Projections, 1978 | Box 8, F107 |
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Estimated population statistics, a report on Delaware population growth prepared by the Division of Urban Affairs at the University of Delaware, and correspondence. |
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| Institutional Analysis | Box 8, F108 |
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Project proposal, a request for proposals, and work notes. |
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| Correspondence, 1978 | Box 8, F109 |
| Cost Benefit Methodology | Box 8, F110 |
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Cost and benefit methodologies and correspondence. |
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| First Cut Plan, Delaware Comments, 1978 | Box 8, F111 |
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Correspondence and a transmittal of comments. |
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| Funding Forecast | Box 8, F112 |
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Research notes, correspondence, and statistics. |
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| Recreation Work | Box 8, F113 |
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Recreation study and a comprehensive study, in addition to various research materials, and correspondence. |
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| Delaware River and Bay Shoreline Committee, 1978-1985 | Box 8, F114 |
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Correspondence, meeting minutes, press releases, and meeting agendas. |
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| Quarterly State Report | Box 8, F115 |
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Correspondence, time accounting sheets, news clippings, meeting minutes, and a status report. |
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| State Input, Reports | Box 8, F116 |
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Correspondence, a bibliography of documents submitted to the commission, a status report, a project proposal, and research notes. |
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| Items for Mike Apgar | Box 8, F117 |
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Correspondence, research notes, and memoranda. |
Cohen was hired to implement a community development grant, which was awarded to Sussex County. This project was the impetus for Cohen to form the corporation William J. Cohen and Associates, Inc., hire a staff (Frank Selby, Andrew Zimmerman, and Laura Newmarker), and establish an office at 177 E. Delaware Avenue in Newark.
| Contract, 1978 | Box 9, F118 |
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Correspondence, Cohen's work proposal, and various drafts of the proposal. |
Pre-Application, 1977-1978
| I | Box 9, F119 |
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Correspondence and reports related to community needs to be included in a grant proposal to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. |
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| II | Box 9, F120 |
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Report on "Proposed Projects for HUD Community Development Funds," meeting minutes, notices of meetings, and correspondence. |
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| III | Box 9, F121 |
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Correspondence, reports, resolutions, and research notes. |
Full Application, General, 1978
| I | Box 9, F122 |
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"Community Development Program, Sussex County, Delaware," correspondence, research, and research notes. |
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| II | Box 9, F123 |
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Research notes, notice of a public hearing, correspondence, maps, and research materials. |
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| Contract, 1979 | Box 9, F124 |
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Correspondence, fee estimates, and scope of services. |
Pre-Application, General, 1979
| I | Box 9, F125 |
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Research materials, a copy of the pre-application, and resolutions for various communities needs. |
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| II | Box 9, F126 |
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Copy of the pre-application and resolutions for various communities' needs, as well as correspondence. |
Application, 1979
| I | Box 9, F127 |
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Correspondence and materials gathered for the application. |
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| II | Box 9, F128 |
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Copy of the completed application as well as a copy of "Needs Assessment and Strategy Statement, Project Summaries, Cost Summary." |
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| Pre-Application, General, 1980 | Box 9, F129 |
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Research materials and notes. |
University of Delaware, Parking Study, 1978-1979
| I | Box 9, F130 |
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Correspondence regarding Cohen's contract, a schedule, and scope of services, in addition to a copy of "Parking/Parking Structure Study Approaches for University of Delaware," completed by Cohen. |
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| II | Box 9, F131 |
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Research notes and a request for various publications. |
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| III | Box 9, F132 |
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Surveys of University of Delaware parking lot users, maps, transparencies, research notes, and outlines and drafts. |
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| IV | Box 9, F133 |
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"Working Paper #2: Parking Users Survey." |
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| V | Box 9, F134 |
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"Working Paper #3: Parking Demand Indicators." |
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| VI | Box 9, F135 |
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"Ad Hoc Committee Report-Parking Study," as well as correspondence and memorandums. |
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| VII | Box 9, F136 |
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Parking study final report. |
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| University of Delaware, Rezoning-219 Tract, 1983 | Box 9, F137 |
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Proposal submitted to the University, "Master Plan and Rezoning Documentation 219-Acre University of Delaware Tract" and correspondence regarding the proposal. |
Documents the first effort in Delaware to create a revolving fund for the preservation of endangered historic buildings.
| I | Box 9, F138 |
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Correspondence, a copy of "Interim Report: the Feasibility of a Historic Preservation Fund for the State of Delaware," and "Historic Preservation Revolving Fund Activities in Localities." |
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| II | Box 9, F139 |
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Research notes and materials, maps, drafts of "Proto-Type/Experimental Projects: Historic Preservation Fund of Delaware," a copy of "Historic Preservation Fund of Delaware, Inc.: Preliminary Organizational Model," and a copy of "Preliminary Financial Analysis: Proto-type/Experimental Projects, Historic Preservation Fund of Delaware." |
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| III | Box 9, F140 |
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Lists of historic Delaware buildings. |
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| IV | Box 10, F141 |
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Information regarding funding including a "Proposal for First Year Operations Funding for Historic Preservation Fund of Delaware, Inc."; "A Proposal to Study the Feasibility of, and Develop, a Historic Preservation Fund for the State of Delaware"; research notes and materials, and correspondence. |
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| V | Box 10, F142 |
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"Preliminary Organizational Model," meeting agendas, correspondence, historic preservation survey responses, research notes and materials, maps, and drafts of "Historic Preservation Programs in Delaware." |
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| Cityside, Inc., Wilmington, 1979 | Box 10, F143 |
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Promotional materials and correspondence. |
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| Maritime Society, Wilmington, 1978-1980 | Box 10, F144 |
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Charter membership information and promotional materials. |
Focus was on Wilmington, Newport, New Castle, and Delaware City
| Phase I (I) | Box 10, F145 |
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Correspondence, memorandums, research materials, maps, publicity, and notes. |
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| Phase I (II) | Box 10, F146 |
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Progress and financial reports in addition to working notes, correspondence, and copies of "Composite Final Report: Delaware Urban Waterfront Project." |
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| Phase I (III) | Box 10, F147 |
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Work contract, work program presentation, research notes and materials, and correspondence. |
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| Phase I (IV) | Box 10, F148 |
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Contract revisions, "Delaware River Urban Waterfront Planning and Management Project: Work Program Presentation," The Coastal Society Bulletin, July 1979, and correspondence. |
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| Phase I (V) | Box 10, F149 |
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Working notes, research materials, maps, and correspondence. |
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| Phase I (VI) | Box 10, F150 |
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"Proposal for Redevelopment of Wilmington's Waterfront," news clippings, and additional reports. |
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| Governor Bacon Health Center, 1983 | Box 10, F151 |
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"Preliminary Assessment of Potential Recreational Use," maps, and correspondence. |
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| Frawley Campaign, 1983-1985 | Box 10, F152 |
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Campaign materials and correspondence. |
Contains materials about the State's application to create a "foreign trade" zone in the small community of Wyoming, Delaware. Residents, the mayor, the town council, and the city solicitor chose Cohen's company to do the master plan (1982-1983).
| I | Box 10, F153 |
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Research materials and maps. |
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| II | Box 10, F154 |
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Notes and correspondence. |
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| III | Box 10, F155 |
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Additional research materials, maps, and photographs of the town seal. |
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| Master Plan | Box 10, F156 |
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Various drafts and maps. |
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| Zoning Code, 1983 | Box 10, F157 |
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Working notes for a final zoning ordinance. |
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| Zoning Code Ordinance, 1987 | Box 10, F158 |
Cohen dedicated much of his personal and professional life to the preservation of the White Clay Creek and its stream valley. This pursuit began in the 1970s when he was employed by the City of Newark. The Newark Beltway was the project that began this involvement. The culmination of his effort and other advocates was the inclusion of the White Clay Creek Preserve in the National Wild and Scenic River Program in 2001.
| I, 1971-1984 | Box 10, F159 |
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Research and working notes and maps. |
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| II, 1979-1980 | Box 10, F160 |
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Minutes from Newark Planning Commission meetings and maps. |
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| III, 1981-1996 | Box 10, F161 |
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Correspondence and news clippings. |
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| IV, 1980-1981 | Box 10, F162 |
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Information regarding the Storm Water Management Project as well as information related to legal and administrative committees. |
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| V, 1993-2001 | Box 11, F163 |
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National Wild and Scenic River Study and maps. |
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| VI, 1984 | Box 11, F164 |
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Announcement of DuPont gift of land to White Clay Creek Preserve and a drawing of the area. |
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| VII, 1976 | Box 11, F165 |
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Correspondence, development plan, and exploratory sketch for Curtis Mill Farm. |
| St. Andrews School, 1985-1986 | Box 11, F166 |
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Proposal, correspondence, research materials, and notes. |
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| Apex Lawn and Garden Center, 1980 | Box 11, F167 |
| Aubrey B. Lank, Rezoning Potential, 1982 | Box 11, F168 |
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Pertains to the rezoning potential of 711 S. College Avenue, Newark. |
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| Brandywine Park Condominium Council, 1987 | Box 11, F169 |
Pertains to annexation of property on W. Chestnut Hill Road to the city of Newark.
| I | Box 11, F170 |
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City Council meeting minutes and correspondence. |
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| II | Box 11, F171 |
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Research notes and maps. |
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| Citizens Advocacy Possum Park Area (CAPPA), 1986 | Box 11, F172 |
| Christina Conservancy (I), 1982-1985 | Box 11, F173 |
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Materials about this nonprofit, private watchdog group, which Cohen joined. Led by Edward W. Cooch, they advocate for the conservation and preservation of the Christina River and its basin. Their activities have focused on clean up. |
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| Christina Conservancy (II) | Box 11, F174 |
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Certificate of incorporation, correspondence, and other materials related to the group. |
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| "The Curragh," Cecil County, Maryland, 1980 | Box 11, F175 |
| Del Chapel Rezoning, 1981-1982 | Box 11, F176 |
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Minutes from City Council and Newark Planning Commission meetings, correspondence, maps, and reports related to this former industrial complex. |
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| English Village Condominium Association, 1983 | Box 11, F177 |
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Research notes, maps, and correspondence. |
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| Fennemore Annexation, 1985-1987 | Box 11, F178 |
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Related to Fennemore Farm annexation to Middletown and includes research notes, maps, and correspondence. |
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| Fine Boulevard Report, 1985 | Box 11, F179 |
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Pertains to Cleveland Avenue, Newark. |
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| G. William Bailey, Newark Opera House, Main Street, 1983-1984 | Box 11, F180 |
| Glasgow Pines Mobile Home Park, 1982 | Box 11, F181 |
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Pertains to a housing analysis. |
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| Henderson Construction Company, 1985-1987 | Box 11, F182 |
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Included is a 1973 survey of National Vulcanized Fiber property in Newark. |
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| Henry L. Weinstein Company, Village One Condominium, 1977 | Box 11, F183 |
| Home Builders Association of Delaware, Inc, 1985-1986 | Box 11, F184 |
| Parking Plan, Dr. Narinder Singh, 295 E. Main Street, Newark, 1983 | Box 11, F185 |
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Correspondence, maps, and sketches of the area involved. |
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| Preswick-Lumbrook-Parkview Committee, 1985 | Box 11, F186 |
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City Council minutes, correspondence, research notes, maps, and receipts concerning a connecting road in Windy Hills. |
| Survey Report | Box 11, F187 |
| Reconnaissance Survey | Box 11, F188 |
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Progress reports, research notes, maps, and a draft of a survey report. |
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| Pamphlet, "Your Water Supply", 1984 | Box 11, F189 |
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Drafts, notes, research materials, and drawings for brochure. |
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| Richard Hull, Rezoning, 1986 | Box 11, F190 |
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Research materials, notes, and correspondence regarding rezoning for a private citizen. |
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| United Campus Ministry, 1985 | Box 11, F191 |
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Research notes, correspondence, and fliers related to the organization. |
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| Victor Spinski's Studio, 1986 | Box 11, F192 |
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Research notes, correspondence, maps, and invoices. |
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| Welsh Tract Road, 1981 | Box 11, F193 |
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Draft of a market analysis, research notes, maps, and correspondence. |
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| Miscellaneous maps | Box 11, F194 |
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Maps of Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania as well as maps of the Newark, Delaware, area. |
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| Miscellaneous zoning maps | Box 11, F195 |
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Zoning maps for various portions of the state of Delaware. |
In 1998 Cohen resigned from Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. He became a city and regional planning consultant and, at the same time, worked toward the completion of requirements for a Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania. During his last years in Delaware, before moving to Maine in 2002, he worked for Delaware Greenways, WILMAPCO, Bancroft Greenway and Museum, and the Riverfront Development Corporation. Cohen was also hired by the State of Delaware's Department of Transportation as an expert witness. His final project as a planner in Delaware was the coordination and implementation of the Delaware Institute of Planning and Design, which produced a work program called "Planning 2001: A Public Agenda for State Planning."
| I | Box 12, F196 |
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Copy of Cohen's deposition as an expert witness in the case. |
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| II | Box 12, F197 |
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Final report prepared by Cohen, correspondence, and maps. |
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| "Status of the Environmental Assessment of the Wilmington Urban Waterfront", 1998-1999 | Box 12, F198 |
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Correspondence, maps, and transparencies. |
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| Delaware Greenways, 1991-1995 | Box 12, F199 |
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Articles, brochures, maps, and meeting minutes. |
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| Delaware Greenways, Administration-Contract, 1998-1999 | Box 12, F200 |
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Progress reports and a report regarding the scope of work to be done by Cohen as consultant. |
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| Delaware Greenways, Organization-Meetings, 1998-1999 | Box 12, F201 |
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Brochures, a newsletter, notes, and meeting agendas. |
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| Bancroft Greenway and Museum | Box 12, F202 |
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Notes, maps, nomination forms for the National Register of Historic Places, and correspondence. |
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| "Growing [sic. Going] from Here to There," a Pilot Education Program for 8th Grade Students, 2000 (WILMAPCO) | Box 12, F203 |
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Draft and a final report, correspondence, and research notes. |
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| Delaware Greenways, Brandywine Rail Trail, 1999 | Box 12, F204 |
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Maps, correspondence, research notes, and meeting minutes. |
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| Brandywine River Greenway-Urban Environmental Center | Box 12, F205 |
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Draft of map. |
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| Concord Pike Crossing-Blue Ball Farm | Box 12, F206 |
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Correspondence, research notes, and a list of Open Space Council members. |
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| Urban Environmental Center Link, 1999 | Box 12, F207 |
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Research notes, maps, and correspondence. |
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| Wilmington Bicycle/Pedestrian Connections, 1999 | Box 12, F208 |
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Notes, correspondence, a "Strategic Plan," and information regarding the possibility of the resumption of trolley services in Wilmington. |
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| Greenville, Kennett Pike Road Project, 1999 | Box 12, F209 |
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Research notes, maps, computer generated photos of the area involved, and meeting agendas and minutes. |
| I | Box 12, F210 |
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Draft of "Influences that Shape Delaware's Communities: Past, Present, and Future," e-mail correspondence, articles used for research, and research notes. |
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| II | Box 12, F211 |
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Agendas and minutes for a Planning and Design Colloquium and journal articles used for research. |
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| III | Box 12, F212 |
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Memorandum of Agreement for the Delaware Institute for Planning and Design, a copy of the by-laws, a draft of "Livable Delaware," copies of "Planning 2001: a Public Agenda for State Planning" and "An Overview of State Planning in Delaware, 1959-2000" by Cohen. |
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| City of New Castle, Zoning Plan Review, Request for Proposal, Brown and Keener, 2001 | Box 12, F213 |
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Cohen was asked to partner with the nationally-recognized urban design firm, Brown & Keener, to develop a proposal to update the zoning code and comprehensive plan for the City of New Castle. This job was the last consulting proposal Cohen did before his move to Maine in the winter of 2002. Contains the city's request for proposals and a copy of a proposal completed by Cohen and the firm of Brown and Keener Urban Design. |
Cohen designed and taught courses for the University's Department of Geography. The courses ranged in topic from coastal planning and management issues to land ethics and ecological planning to principles of urban planning. He also taught three courses in the Honors Program and an urban planning practicum.
| Instructor, 1978-2001 | Box 12, F1 |
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Course list and syllabi for the courses that Cohen taught. |
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| Thank you letters | Box 12, F2 |
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Letters from faculty thanking Cohen for presentations to various classes. |
After 1977 Cohen began to photograph sites for his company's projects. These early works were the beginning of a black and white and color transparency file, which later became a resource for lectures, presentations, and teaching. From 1985-1987 he attended three photographic workshops in Maine that added to his knowledge and skill as a photographer. From 1985 until 1996, Cohen ran a commercial photography business, specializing in architecture and construction progress. These files contain slides, prints, and contact sheets. Each image has an inventory code, which matches a negative file owned by Cohen. Slides have a separate coding system with an inventory list. An example of a code used for a contact sheet and a print is 92-35c-67-31. This sequence means the image was made in 1992, is a 35 mm color print (black and white would not have the "c"), found on roll 67, and negative #31. In addition, Cohen exhibited prints in the medium of heliography that used cyanotype and Van Dyke techniques.
| General | Box 12, F1 |
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Inventory list of Cohen's first work in cyanotype and Van Dyke imagery (1977-1981) and some of the individuals who purchased his art as well as announcements for exhibitions. |
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| Published Photographs | Box 12, F2 |
Contains materials about the commercial photographic and non-silver processes workshops Cohen attended. He attended three workshops during consecutive summers.
| 1985 | Box 12, F3 |
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Reading list, various publications, and research notes. |
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| 1986 | Box 12, F4 |
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Information related to and correspondence with Michael A. Smith, a Bucks County, Pennsylvania, landscape photographer. |
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| 1987 | Box 12, F5 |
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Publications from the workshop. |
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| Blue Rocks Stadium, Wilmington, 1993 | Box 12, F6 |
| Construction Progress Photography, General | Box 12, F7 |
| I | Box 12, F8 |
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Photographs and contact sheets taken during various stages of construction. |
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| II | Box 12, F9 |
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Photographs and contact sheets taken during various stages of construction. |
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| Plaza Garage, 1986-1987 | Box 13, F10 |
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Photographs and contact sheets taken during various stages of construction. |
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| Gentle Winds, Galena, Maryland, 1985 | Box 13, F11 |
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Slides and correspondence. |
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| Mispillion Lighthouse, 1989 | Box 13, F12 |
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Sketches, photographs, negatives, and research materials. |
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| North American Business Ventures, Inc., Delmarva Hay Road, 1991 | Box 13, F13 |
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Photographs, negatives, and contact sheets. |
| I | Box 13, F14 |
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Photographs taken during various stages of construction. |
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| II | Box 13, F15 |
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Photographs taken during various stages of construction. |
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| III | Box 13, F16 |
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Photographs taken during various stages of construction. |
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| Spacecom, 1991 | Box 13, F17 |
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Negatives and a brochure. |
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| Star States Tower, 1990 | Box 13, F18 |
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Contact sheets. |
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| Wilmington Club, Renovations, 1994 | Box 13, F19 |
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Proposal. |
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| Winterthur Museum and Garden, 1990-1992 | Box 13, F20 |
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Photographs, negatives, and contact sheets. |
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| Color Slides, Inventory Codes | Box 13, F21 |
These slides were taken as part of planning projects, and each has an inventory code.
| I | Box 13, F22 |
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Slides of the Chesapeake Bay, Curragh, Curtis Mill Farm, Delaware Shoreline—Getty-Delaware City, Delaware City (miscellaneous), Magnolia Town Hall, Newark, Queen Anne's County Maryland, University of Delaware, White Clay Creek, and Fort Christina. |
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| II | Box 13, F23 |
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Slides of Historic Houses and Buildings, Historic Preservation Fund Project Prototype Buildings, and Wyoming, Delaware. |
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| III | Box 13, F24 |
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Slides of Office and Site Plan. |
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| IV-A, 1992-1995 | Box 13, F25 |
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Slides for "A Vision for the Rivers, 1994," the Christina River, and the Wilmington waterfront. |
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| IV-B | Box 13, F26 |
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Slides of the Christina River, the Wilmington waterfront, the Brandywine and Christina Rivers Task Force, Kentlands, the Nanticoke River, and Brandywine Creek Stabilization. |
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| V | Box 13, F27 |
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Inventory codes for Christina River Study, Port Mahon, and University of Delaware Parking Study. |
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| VI | Box 13, F28 |
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Inventory code for Delaware Urban Waterfront Project, 1978-1979. These include categories for miscellaneous, New Castle, Delaware City, Newport, other sites such as Penns Landing, Camden, and Detroit, and Wilmington. |
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| VII | Box 13, F29 |
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Additional slides for the Delaware Urban Waterfront Project. |
Cohen was rehired by the State of Delaware in 1990 as a senior resources planner for Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). He provided advice, analysis, and coordination of policy and planning projects about land use and natural resources as well as watershed planning. The project files include the Nanticoke Watershed; a twenty-year assessment of the Coastal Zone Act; documents submitted for a Profile in Courage Award on behalf of former Governor Russell W. Peterson and his work as an environmentalist; the Governor's Management Fellow Program (Cohen was selected for the program in 1993); working files on various projects; and materials from conferences and workshops. The bulk of this section is the Governor's Task Force of the Future of the Brandywine and Christina Rivers (1992-1994), which Cohen calls the "single most important project of my career as a city and regional planner in Delaware."
Governor Michael Castle created the task force by Executive Order on October 30, 1992. Governor Thomas Carper re-issued the Order in June 14, 1993. Forty-three appointed members were led by former Governor Russell W. Peterson and Dr. E. Arthur Trabant, President Emeritus of the University of Delaware. Cohen was appointed executive director of this task force. They brought together the expertise of state, county, and municipal administrators, planners, architects, and public officials. The Task Force evaluated the Brandywine and Christina Rivers, and made recommendations to protect and improve these waterways. On October 11, 1994, the Final Report of the Task Force was submitted by seven working committees: Water and Stream Bank Quality; Wetlands and Wildlands; Land Acquisition; River Clean-Up; Waterfront Development; Funding; and Legislation, Regulation, and Zoning.
| Initial Information, 1992-1994 | Box 13, F1 |
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Information regarding the purpose, goals, organization, and funding of the Task Force. |
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| Academy of Natural Sciences, 1992 | Box 13, F2 |
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Research notes, memoranda, and a draft of the executive order that established the Task Force. |
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| Membership | Box 13, F3 |
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List of members, correspondence, and memoranda. |
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| Delaware AIA, Waterfront Design Team | Box 14, F4 |
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News clippings and other information related to the Delaware Architects Waterfront Design Team. |
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| Photographs | Box 14, F5 |
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Photographs of the rivers and photocopies of contact sheets. |
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| Interim Report, Original Manuscript, 1993 | Box 14, F6 |
| Interim Report, 1993 | Box 14, F7 |
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Original final copy. |
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| Transportation | Box 14, F8 |
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Copy of the text of a presentation to Wilmington Mayor James H. Sills, Jr. regarding Wilmington Intermodal Transportation Center and Riverview Plaza. |
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| Russell W. Peterson/Rivers Task Force Papers, 1993 | Box 14, F9 |
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Handwritten notes of Russell W. Peterson related to the task force. |
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| Christina River Cleanup Day Proclamation, 1993 | Box 14, F10 |
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Official proclamation. |
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| Natural Design in Development, 1993 | Box 14, F11 |
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Correspondence, research notes, meeting agendas, and sign-up sheets. |
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| Waterfront Development Corporation, 1993 | Box 14, F12 |
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Research notes, certificate of incorporation, by-laws, financial statements of the Christina Gateway Corporation, and news clippings. |
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| Task Force Committees, 1993 | Box 14, F13 |
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Memoranda. |
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| Wetlands and Wildlands Enhancement Committee | Box 14, F14 |
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Fact sheet, memoranda, correspondence, and a copy of the "Wetland and Watershed Enhancement Proposal." |
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| Water Stream Bank Quality and Water Quality Committee | Box 14, F15 |
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Correspondence, draft minutes, research notes, a meeting notice, and research materials. |
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| Funding Committee | Box 14, F16 |
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Funding proposals, correspondence, and project reports. |
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| Land Protection for Preservation, Recreation and Access Committee | Box 14, F17 |
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Contains land acquisition recommendations, correspondence, a final report, and memoranda. |
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| Waterfront Development Committee | Box 14, F18 |
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Correspondence, a final report, a report on Riverview Plaza, meeting minutes, a summary of waterfront studies, and research notes. |
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| Agendas and Meeting Notes | Box 14, F19 |
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Meeting notices, agendas, and notes. |
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| Original Manuscripts, Cover Art for Reports | Box 14, F20 |
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Maps, a list of Task Force members, meeting minutes, correspondence, and report covers. |
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| Resolutions | Box 14, F21 |
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Resolutions and a funding proposal. |
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| Executive Order, Senate Resolution | Box 14, F22 |
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Senate resolutions and executive orders. |
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| Bibliographic Materials | Box 14, F23 |
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Summary of studies prepared by the task force, correspondence, memoranda, and research materials. |
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| Video | Box 14, F24 |
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Final draft of script, information related to cost of production, and correspondence. |
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| "A New Century Waterfront: A Vision for the Rivers" Videotape | Box 14, F25 |
| Committee Reports, "A Vision of the Rivers," Audiotapes | Box 14, F26 |
| River Clean Up | Box 14, F27 |
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Correspondence, maps, and news clippings. |
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| Infrastructure Improvements | Box 14, F28 |
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Memorandum and research notes. |
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| B & O Station Restoration, 1994 | Box 14, F29 |
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Chronology of the restoration project, poster, and research notes |
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| Executive Summary, 1994 | Box 14, F30 |
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Press releases. |
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| Slides/Photographs | Box 14, F31 |
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Negatives and a photograph of proposed riverfront. |
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| Presentation to Governor Tom Carper, 1994 | Box 14, F32 |
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Correspondence, a program, and information related to the planning of the presentation reception. |
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| Files by Karissa Hendershott, Disks, 1994 | Box 14, F33 |
| "A Vision for the Rivers," Presentation, October 1994 | Box 14, F34 |
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Invitation List |
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| "A Vision for the Rivers," Publication, (1994) | Box 14, F35 |
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Correspondence, lists of individuals to receive copies of the report, maps used in the report, and invoices. |
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| Brandywine Creek Stabilization Project, 1994 | Box 14, F36 |
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Memorandum, a proposal for shoreline restoration, research notes, and correspondence. |
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| "A Vision for the Rivers," Signed Copy, 1994 | Box 14, F37 |
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One of seven copies of report signed by Governor Peterson, Dr. E. Arthur Trabant, and Governor Carper, as well as copies of executive summary. |
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| "Implementing a Vision for the Rivers" | Box 14, F38 |
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Copy of committee reports. |
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| Presentation to Governor Tom Carper, Photographs, 1994 | Box 14, F39 |
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Photographs of the presentation to the Governor and the reception. |
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| Maps and Printed Materials on "A Vision for the Rivers" | Box 14, F40 |
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Maps and copies of executive summary. |
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| Clipping File, 1993-1994 | Box 14, F41 |
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News and magazine clippings. |
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| Task Force Survey, Successor to Task Force | Box 14, F42 |
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Correspondence, project strategies, a survey, and meeting minutes. |
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| "RiverFest" Magazine, 1995 | Box 14, F43 |
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Contains an article written by Cohen. |
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| "A Vision for the Rivers," DNREC Comments, 1995 | Box 14, F44 |
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Correspondence and memorandum. |
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| Budget (I), 1994 | Box 14, F45 |
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Invoices, receipts, and bills |
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| Budget (II) | Box 15, F46 |
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Invoices, reports, and correspondence regarding payment of invoices. |
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| Published Articles on "A Vision for the Rivers." | Box 15, F47 |
The transition team was established by Governor Tom Carper to recommend a specific implementation strategy for "A Vision for the Rivers."
| Removal of Tugs in Brandywine River, 1995 | Box 15, F48 |
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Research notes, correspondence, and meeting agendas. |
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| Working Files, 1995-1996 | Box 15, F49 |
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News clippings, reports, correspondence, memoranda, and research notes and materials. |
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| Budget | Box 15, F50 |
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Invoices and correspondence. |
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| Established Members | Box 15, F51 |
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Addresses of members, meeting notice, proposed committee membership, correspondence, and working notes. |
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| Executive Committee | Box 15, F52 |
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Meeting announcements, agendas, correspondence, notes, and draft and certificate of incorporation for the Riverfront Development Corporation. |
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| Committee A | Box 15, F53 |
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Correspondence, minutes, committee member information, and research notes. |
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| 21st Century Fund, S.B. 177 and its amendment | Box 15, F54 |
| Mechanism, Executive River Organizations | Box 15, F55 |
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Research notes and information re development projects in other locations. |
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| Committee A, Subcommittees | Box 15, F56 |
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Subcommittee members and goals of each subcommittee. |
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| Wilmington Wildlife Refuge (I), 1995-1996 | Box 15, F57 |
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Correspondence with Delmarva Power and Light Company (Conectiv), regarding a monetary contribution toward the establishment of the Wilmington Wildlife Refuge. |
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| Wilmington Wildlife Refuge (II), 1995-1996 | Box 15, F58 |
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Correspondence, meeting minutes, maps, memorandums, and research materials related to the establishment of the Wilmington Wildlife Refuge that was later named the Russell W. Peterson Wildlife Refuge. |
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| 21st Century Fund, Bond Bill, 1996 | Box 15, F59 |
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Copy of Senate Bill 260, a list of proposed projects, costs and funding sources, and correspondence. |
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| Martin Luther King Boulevard Charrette, 1996 | Box 15, F60 |
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Charrette with an encapsulated drawing. The Governor's Task Force on the Future of the Brandywine and Christina Rivers decided that the Boulevard must be redesigned to make it easier to meld the waterfront and downtown Wilmington. Cohen participated in a planning and design charrette to develop concepts for that redesign. Cohen's concept was met with surprise and after Cohen wrinkled his design, Alex Taft, executive director of WILMAPCO, had the tracing "entombed" in a plastic box. |
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| West St. Gates Engineering - Memorandum and real estate information | Box 15, F61 |
| Maps | Box 15, F62 |
| Committee B | Box 15, F63 |
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List of committee members, a list of subcommittees and their members, real estate information, meeting minutes, maps, and memorandums. |
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| Committee B, Subcommittees | Box 15, F64 |
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Memoranda, meeting minutes, agendas, maps, and research notes. |
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| Shipley Associates, 1995 | Box 15, F65 |
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Memorandum. |
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| Committee C | Box 15, F66 |
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Meeting minutes, agendas, correspondence, and maps. |
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| Criteria for Waterfront Project Prioritization | Box 15, F67 |
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Copy of criteria and goals. |
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| Legal Assistance | Box 15, F68 |
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Working notes. |
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| Project Funding | Box 15, F69 |
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Cost analysis, correspondence, research notes, and budgets. |
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| Memos-Correspondence, 1995 | Box 15, F70 |
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Memoranda, correspondence, and map. |
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| News Clippings | Box 15, F71 |
| South Wilmington Environmental Assessment, Work plan | Box 15, F72 |
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Draft of work plan for field activities and maps. |
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| Final Report | Box 15, F73 |
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Draft and information regarding the printing of the report. |
Contains the materials that Cohen, with the assistance of Daniel B. Hurley, amassed toward an application for the Profile in Courage Award. Cohen completed the application and supporting materials to nominate Governor Russell W. Peterson for his dedication to the creation and implementation of Delaware's Coastal Zone Act.
| I | Box 15, F74 |
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Biographical information, news clippings, a complete nomination form, and other research materials. |
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| II | Box 15, F75 |
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News clippings and correspondence. |
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| III | Box 15, F76 |
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News clippings, writings by Peterson, a transcript of an interview, and research notes. |
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| IV | Box 15, F77 |
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Research notes, news clippings, and correspondence. |
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| Submission, 1994 | Box 15, F78 |
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News clippings, research materials and supporting documentation for the nomination. |
This project included interviewing a number of public officials throughout the state of Delaware, as well as private sector representatives to gather information regarding opinions on the Act. The interview with Governor Russell W. Peterson includes an unedited tape of the interview.
| I | Box 15, F79 |
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Copies of "The Delaware Coastal Zone Act: A Twenty Year Retrospective Assessment," "The Regulatory Definition of the Port of Wilmington Under the Delaware Coastal Zone Act," drafts of both reports, and research materials. |
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| II | Box 15, F80 |
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Memorandum, correspondence, and audio tapes of an interview with Governor Russell W. Peterson in 1991. |
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| Questionnaires | Box 15, F81 |
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Questionnaires used by Cohen when interviewing individuals regarding the Coastal Zone Act. |
| I | Box 15, F82 |
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Correspondence and information related to the program. |
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| II | Box 15, F83 |
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Packet of information distributed to program fellows. |
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| III | Box 15, F84 |
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Cohen's project proposal and correspondence. |
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| IV | Box 15, F85 |
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Research notes, news clippings, and a report on "Creating a Government that Works Better and Costs Less." |
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| V | Box 15, F86 |
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Photographs, a certificate, and a directory. |
Includes information and materials gathered from conferences and workshops that Cohen attended throughout his eight years with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
| Land Protection, 1993 | Box 16, F87 |
| Shaping Delaware's Future, 1995 | Box 16, F88 |
| Right of Way and Utility, 1992 | Box 16, F89 |
| Volunteer Programs, 1996 | Box 16, F90 |
| Moving People: Transportation, 2000 | Box 16, F91 |
| New Castle County, Unified Development Code, 1998 | Box 16, F92 |
| Greenfest, 1997 | Box 16, F93 |
| Town Planning the Green Way, n.d | Box 16, F94 |
| Urban and Community Forestry Program, 1996 | Box 16, F95 |
| Our Town? An Alternative to Sprawl, 1996 | Box 16, F96 |
| Planners and Planning Officials, 1996 | Box 16, F97 |
| Choices for Delaware (I), 1997 | Box 16, F98 |
| Choices for Delaware (II), 1997 | Box 16, F99 |
| Choices for Delaware (III), 2000 | Box 16, F100 |
| 14th Annual Delaware Parks and Recreation Conference, 1993 | Box 16, F101 |
| Telecommuting, 1996 | Box 16, F102 |
| Enhancing Delaware Community Through Historic District Zoning, 1996 | Box 16, F103 |
| Statewide Water Resources, 1996 | Box 16, F104 |
| Environment Indicators, 1996 | Box 16, F105 |
| Renew America, 1996 | Box 16, F106 |
| Delaware Brownfields (I), 1995 | Box 16, F107 |
| Delaware Brownfields (II), 1995 | Box 16, F108 |
| Kentlands Tour, 1995 | Box 16, F109 |
| Role of Historic Preservation in Community Redevelopment, 1996 | Box 16, F110 |
| Losing Ground: Delaware's Changing Landscape, 1996 | Box 16, F111 |
| Our Town? An Alternative to Sprawl, 1995 | Box 16, F112 |
| Our Town? An Alternative to Sprawl, Part II, 1995 | Box 16, F113 |
| Preparing Delaware for a Changing Federal Government, 1996 | Box 16, F114 |
| Creating Community: Making Public Policy, 1992 | Box 16, F115 |
| Planners' Day on the Hill, 1992 | Box 16, F116 |
| The Effectiveness of Buffers, 1991 | Box 16, F117 |
| Reinventing the Strip, 2000 | Box 16, F118 |
| Our Town: Making Our Vision a Reality, 2001 | Box 16, F119 |
Contains information and materials gathered during Cohen's eight year employment with the Department.
| Brown Fields-General Information | Box 17, F120 |
| Carper Administration, 1992-1993 | Box 17, F121 |
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Materials related to Tom Carper's inauguration as governor. |
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| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Box 17, F122 |
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Promotional materials. |
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| Clipping File, 1993 | Box 17, F123 |
| Clipping File, 1994 | Box 17, F124 |
| Clipping File, 1995 | Box 17, F125 |
| Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Issues | Box 17, F126 |
| Day File | Box 17, F127 |
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Correspondence and a publication by the Environmental Protection Agency. |
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| Dayett Mills, 1995 | Box 17, F128 |
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History of the area, correspondence, research notes, and completed registration form for the National Register of Historic Places. |
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| Delaware City Project, 1996-1997 | Box 17, F129 |
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Correspondence, maps, and research notes. |
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| Delaware Coastal Zone Act, Retrospective | Box 17, F130 |
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Copy of "The Delaware Coastal Zone Act: A Twenty Year Retrospective Assessment" and "The Regulatory Definition of the Port of Wilmington Under the Delaware Coastal Zone Act" both written by Cohen. (see also F79) |
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| Delaware Coastal Zone Symposium, 1992 | Box 17, F131 |
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Copy of symposium program, a copy of "Taking Stock and Looking Ahead," a paper presented at the symposium, and other materials gathered. |
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| Delaware State Plan-Conservation Development Plan, 1997 | Box 17, F132 |
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Correspondence, memoranda, and other materials. |
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| Delaware Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Committee Report, 1993 | Box 17, F133 |
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Copy of the report presented to the governor. |
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| Delaware Whole Basin Planning Workshop, 1993 | Box 17, F134 |
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Workshop materials packet. |
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| Delaware Whole Basin Workshop, 1994 | Box 17, F135 |
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Package of material related to the workshop. |
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| Delaware Whole Basin Management Program, Framework Document, 1996 | Box 17, F136 |
| Development Advisory Service (DAS), 1997 | Box 17, F137 |
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Copy of "Restructuring the Development Advisory Service Draft Plan" by Cohen and additional materials. |
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| Environmental Advisory Committee, New Castle County | Box 17, F138 |
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Memoranda, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and reports. |
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| Exit Letter, 1998 | Box 17, F139 |
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Cohen's letter of resignation from DNREC. |
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| Farewell Card from Colleagues, 1998 | Box 17, F140 |
| Farmland Preservation, 1991 | Box 17, F141 |
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News clippings. |
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| Flood Plains-New Castle County, 1997 (I) | Box 17, F142 |
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Copy of zoning code, correspondence, and research materials. |
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| Flood Plains-New Castle County, 1997 (II) | Box 17, F143 |
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Copy of zoning code, correspondence, and research materials. |
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| Glasgow Farms, Rezoning Review, 1996 | Box 17, F144 |
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Memorandum with attachments, correspondence, and meeting minutes. |
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| Indicators-Land Use Planning | Box 17, F145 |
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Presentation materials and research notes. |
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| Land Use Planning Initiatives | Box 17, F146 |
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Memorandum, a copy of the Land Use Protection Act, and material from Greenways for Delaware. |
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| State of Land Use Planning, 1992 | Box 17, F147 |
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Correspondence, remarks and outlines of address presented by Cohen, transparencies and other presentation materials. |
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| Land Use Legislation, 1997 | Box 17, F148 |
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Summary and status of legislative proposals and copies of various Senate Bills. |
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| Land Use Planning Act | Box 17, F149 |
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Memoranda, a copy of House Bill No. 506, and copies of executive orders. |
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| Laurel, Delaware | Box 17, F150 |
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Correspondence and information related to activities and projects in Laurel. |
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| Legislation | Box 17, F151 |
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Memoranda, information on laws related to the work of the Brandywine-Christina Task Force, meeting notes, and research notes. |
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| Letters of Thank You | Box 17, F152 |
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Thank you letters received by Cohen for various appearances and lectures. |
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| Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council, 1992 | Box 17, F153 |
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Statement of the American Planning Association regarding the case. |
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| Main Street Program-National Trust for Historic Preservation | Box 17, F154 |
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Delaware Main Street Initiative application form, information from the National Main Street Center, and news clippings. |
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| Maryland, Annotated Code, 66B | Box 17, F155 |
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Copy of portions of the Annotated Code of Maryland. |
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| Memorandums of Understanding, 1991-1992 | Box 17, F156 |
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A request for Cohen's services by the Department of Transportation. |
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| Name Plate | Box 17, F157 |
| Nanticoke River, Seaford | Box 17, F158 |
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Memoranda, reports, a "Site Suitability Workbook" prepared by Cohen, a 1992 annual report of the Nanticoke Watershed Preservation Committee, research materials, and aerial photographs of the river. |
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| Video of Nanticoke Watershed | Box 17, F159 |
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Important documentation of the status of the watershed and DNREC work to organize a citizen effort of watershed conservation. |
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| New Castle County, Comprehensive Development Plan, Update, 1996 | Box 17, F160 |
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Memoranda, correspondence, research notes, and a draft of the plan. |
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| New Castle County, MOT (Middletown, Odessa, Townsend) Growth Area | Box 17, F161 |
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Research notes, meeting agendas, correspondence, memoranda, and news clippings. |
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| New Jersey, Growth Management | Box 17, F162 |
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Impact assessment and a press release. |
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| News Journal's Growth Series, 2020 Vision, 1995-1996 | Box 17, F163 |
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News clippings. |
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| Outdoor Delaware , Christina River Article, 1993 | Box 17, F164 |
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Final draft and printed copy of Cohen's article "Delaware's 'Forgotten River'-Rediscovered" as well as photograph proofs. |
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| Partnership Agreement, Planning Office Plan, 1996 | Box 17, F165 |
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Copies of departmental performance plan and planning structure and information on the department's strategic planning process. |
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| Performance Plan, 1997 | Box 17, F166 |
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Information related to Cohen's position, its requirements and objectives. |
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| Personnel Papers | Box 17, F167 |
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Evaluations of Cohen's performance with DNREC for 1991 and 1992. |
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| Piedmont Basin, 1996 | Box 17, F168 |
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Newsletter of the Cabinet Committee on State Planning Issues, a preliminary assessment of the Piedmont Basin Study, research notes, and correspondence. |
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| Piedmont Basin, Maps | Box 17, F169 |
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Various maps of the basin area. |
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| Planner-Wage, Salary and Position Description, 1994 | Box 17, F170 |
| Planning Functions | Box 18, F171 |
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Memoranda and correspondence related to the structure of the department. |
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| Planning-Voter Concerns, 1996 | Box 18, F172 |
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News clippings regarding the planning concerns of voters. |
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| "Planning as a Vision of the Future", 1992-1994 | Box 18, F173 |
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Various drafts of a paper prepared and revised by Cohen. |
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| Port of Wilmington, Definition, 1991 | Box 18, F174 |
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Correspondence and Cohen's "The Regulatory Definition of the Port Wilmington Under the Delaware Coastal Zone Act." See also F79, F130 |
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| Preservation Delaware | Box 18, F175 |
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Newsletters, correspondence, and meeting agendas and minutes. |
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| Public Trust Doctrine | Box 18, F176 |
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Legal documents related to the case of Oceanport Industries, Inc. v. the State of Delaware and DNREC, information on the Public Trust Doctrine, and research notes. |
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| Quality of Life Legislation | Box 18, F177 |
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Clippings from Delaware Lawyer, copies of related legislation, and a copy of "A Committee of Citizens Report on the Quality of Life Initiatives of 1987 and Legislation." |
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| Riparian Buffer Area, New Castle County Ordinance, 1997 | Box 18, F178 |
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Package of information regarding the ordinance, correspondence, and a "Final Report of the Riparian Forest Buffer Panel." |
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| Schuykill River Development Council | Box 18, F179 |
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Newsletters and brochure. |
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| Southern New Castle County, Land Use Study, 1996 | Box 18, F180 |
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Memoranda, correspondence, news clippings, and research materials. |
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| St. Georges, Welfare Tract, 1991 | Box 18, F181 |
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Correspondence, map, and research notes. |
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| State Planning Act and Related Legislation | Box 18, F182 |
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A background on state planning, legislative material, and Cohen's opinions on various pieces of legislation. |
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| State Planning History, 1992-2000 | Box 18, F183 |
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Copy of "Briefing: Land Use," a Planning Task Force report, a copy of "State Planning in Delaware" by John A. Bivens, Jr., and a copy of "Restructuring the Development Advisory Service Draft Plan" by Cohen. |
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| State Planning Ideas and Clippings (I), 1991-1993 | Box 18, F184 |
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News clippings and a copy of "Delaware State Assistance Handbook for Municipalities and Local Governments." |
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| State Planning Ideas and Clippings (II), 1991-1993 | Box 18, F185 |
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News clippings and other printed materials. |
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| State Planning Legislation | Box 18, F186 |
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Information on the establishment of the Development Advisory Service and a copy of "Final Report on the Status of Inland Bays Task Force Recommendations Relating to Land Use." |
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| Urban Environmental Partnership, 1993 | Box 18, F187 |
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Cohen's proposal for the establishment of a partnership and working notes. |
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| Technical Background Report: Silver Lake Watershed, 1995 | Box 18, F188 |
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Draft of report. |
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| Whole Basin Management Background, Preliminary Assessment, Piedmont Basin Forum, 1997 | Box 18, F189 |
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Draft of "Land Use Fact Sheet," research notes, meeting agendas, and a final draft of the preliminary assessment. |
In 1998 Cohen left the State and once again became a consultant (see II.C.) Simultaneously he worked on his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania.
| Planning Articles, 2000-2001 | Box 18, F1 |
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Articles written by Cohen published in Planning magazine of the American Planning Association |
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| Dissertation, 2003 | Box 18, F2 |
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Copy of Cohen's dissertation, "A Critical Assessment of Ian McHarg's Human Ecological Planning Curriculum at the University of Pennsylvania." |
Contains documents related to his personal and professional life. Included are materials about Cohen's professional affiliations with the American Planning Association, American Institute of Planners, and the Delaware Association for of Public Administrators.
| Chapter Information (I), 1976-1978 | Box 18, F1 |
| Chapter Information (II), 1976-1978 | Box 18, F2 |
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Information regarding Cohen's membership. |
| I, 1977-1980 | Box 18, F3 |
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Information on planning conferences. |
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| II, 1977-1980 | Box 18, F4 |
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General information regarding membership. |
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| III, 1977-1980 | Box 18, F5 |
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Meeting minutes and membership information. |
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| IV, 1981-1983 | Box 18, F6 |
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Membership lists and information regarding the appointment of Roy Lopata as Newark Planning Director. |
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| V, 1984-1985 | Box 18, F7 |
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Membership lists, amended by-laws, and information regarding the association's affiliation with the Delaware Society of Architects. |
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| Delaware, 1983-1995 | Box 18, F8 |
| Environmental Award Submission, 1992 | Box 18, F9 |
| Policy Implementation Principles, 1993 | Box 18, F10 |
| General Information, 1993- | Box 18, F11 |
| Delaware American Planning Association, the Peter A. Larson Memorial Achievement Award, Tribute, 2000 | Box 18, F12 |
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Larson was Wilmington's first city planner (1962). Appointed by Mayor John Babiarz, Larson and Alan Chase (his assistant director) were Cohen's first mentors in city and regional planning. Many of Cohen's colleagues called Larson the "Dean of Delaware Planners." Cohen was asked by the president of the Delaware Chapter of the American Planning Association to establish an award in honor of Larson. His tribute was presented on December 13, 2000. |
| Correspondence, 1971-1974 | Box 18, F13 |
| Nominating Committee, 1973 | Box 18, F14 |
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Grant proposal, membership lists, and election information. |
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| Chapter Programs, 1973-1974 | Box 18, F15 |
| Program Committee, 1973-1976 | Box 18, F16 |
| 1976-1981 | Box 19, F17 |
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Information and materials gathered during Cohen's tenure as president of the association. |
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| Executive Committee (I), 1973-1975 | Box 19, F18 |
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Meeting minutes, agendas, and reports. |
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| Executive Committee (II), 1973-1975 | Box 19, F19 |
| General (I), 1977-1978 | Box 19, F20 |
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Newsletters and lectures. |
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| General (II), 1977-1978 | Box 19, F21 |
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Lectures, membership lists, conference materials, and agendas. |
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| Workshop-Compensation Practices, 1979 | Box 19, F22 |
| 342 Papermill Road [Newark, Del.], 1975-1986 | Box 19, F23 | |
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Financial, legal, business, and research documents about Cohen's residence in Newark. He did considerable research on his bungalow-style home to record its history and determine its historic significance. |
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| Thesis, Master of Arts, University of Delaware, 1976 | Box 19, F24 | |
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Original copy of Cohen's thesis, "The Role of the Urban Planner in the Decision Making Process: The Political Dimension." Included is a handwritten annotated outline of the thesis, an abstract, and departmental guidelines for theses. |
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| Newspaper Clippings, 1980 | Box 19, F27 | |
| Newspaper Clippings, 1982 | Box 19, F28 | |
| Newspaper Clippings, 1983 | Box 19, F29 | |
| Newspaper Clippings, 1984 | Box 19, F30 | |
| Newspaper Clippings, 1985-1986 | Box 19, F31 | |
| Resource Development Director, Historic Red Clay Valley, Inc., Wilmington & Western Railroad, 1986-1991 (I) | Box 19, F32 | |
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Materials about the position Cohen held at the Wilmington & Western Railroad. His duties included raising funds to support the operation of the railroad. Consists of an employee rulebook, correspondence, and research notes. |
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| Resource Development Director, Historic Red Clay Valley, Inc., Wilmington & Western Railroad, 1986-1991 (II) | Box 19, F33 | |
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Correspondence, news clippings, and railroad newsletters. |
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| Resource Development Director, Historic Red Clay Valley, Inc., Wilmington & Western Railroad, 1986-1991 (III) | Box 19, F34 | |
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Job description, correspondence, news clippings, and railroad newsletters. |
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| Director, Cecil County [Md.] Arts Council, 1988-1990 | Box 19, F35 | |
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Newsletters, news clippings, announcements, and workshops. Cohen planned many of the exhibits and programs in addition to designing printed materials. |
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| City-Planning Game, 1978 | Box 19, F36 | |
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Game created by Cohen. |
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| Report for City of Wilmington Housing 1900-1940, Inclusive | Box 19, F37 | |
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Report that Cohen did when he worked for Arnold Goldsborough's real estate company. In 1967 he produced this research, which became a "springboard" for him into city planning. |
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| Friends Society of Brandywine Park (Friends of Wilmington Parks) | Box 19, F38 | |
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Materials about this citizen group that advocated the preservation and protection of Brandywine Park, Wilmington. Cohen was invited to join the Board of Stewards in 1994. He served as president from 1995-1998. |
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| "A Perspective in Refining Contemporary Urban Planning", 1994 | Box 19, F39 | |
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Unpublished manuscript by Cohen including research notes and drafts. |
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| Delaware State Planning Office staff / Helicopter tour of the Delaware Coast, 1969 April 1 | 3 prints and one digital image file | Box 19, F25 |
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taken at Dover Air Force Base after the tour: Dan Keifer (director), William J. Cohen, Mino Carchetti, John Sherman (Cohen's supervisor), Jack Williams, Unidentified Lt. Col., S. Michael Thompson, Kenneth Bessinger |
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| Wallet-size color portrait of WJC, 1978 | Box 19, F25 | |
| Russell W. Peterson and WJC, 1994 October | Box 19, F25 | |
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Copyright Bradford L. Glazier |
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| Three portraits of WJC at White Clay Creek, 1998 November 7 | Box 19, F25 | |
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Photographs taken by Peggy Schultz |
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| Two portraits of WJC taken by John R. Schoonover, one used on jacket cover of Cohen's Swanendael in New Netherland, 2004 May 3 | Box 19, F25 | |
| Two group photographs of the core members of the planning consulting firm William J. Cohen and Associates, Inc. (1977-1990), 2013 January 12 | Box 19, F25 | |
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WJC, Laura Newmarker Bonner, Frank R. Selby, Andrew D. Zimmerman / photographs taken by Rebecca Bedford |
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| "The Beltway Hall of Fame" group photograph taken at annual meeting of the Coalition for Natural Stream Valleys, 2013 January 13 | Box 19, F25 | |
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Edward Cairns, Robert Varrin, Dorothy Miller, WJC (36 years after this group—among others—met during initial discussions of the proposed Newark Beltway, 1971-1977) |
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