Overview The Chuck Williams papers document the life and work of Charles Otis “Chuck” Williams during the years 1943 to 2016. The materials provide insight into the history of the Columbia River Gorge and the creation of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, grassroots environmental activism, U.S. National Parks, tribal fisheries, and the cultures and history of Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest. This collection includes manuscripts, newsletters, newspaper clippings, correspondence,...