Papers of Lester W. Milbrath, University at Buffalo political science professor, on environmental issues including Love Canal, nuclear waste at the West Valley site, and Great Lakes water quality. Collection also includes conference papers, articles and book chapters written or co-authored by Dr. Milbrath. Also files on the formation of the Environmental Studies Center at the University, including its annual reports and other publications.

Includes drafts of chapters from "Silent Rape" and a manuscript for "West Valley: the Insecure Landfill," by Carol Mongerson. Additional materials concern nuclear waste in West Valley and Tonawanda, New York, and Carol Mongerson's obituary.