Sierra Club (Redwood Chapter) Collection
Background
The Redwood Chapter of the Sierra Club was founded in Santa Rosa, California in 1958 by a group of longtime members of the National Sierra Club. As of 1981, the Redwood Chapter is one of 13 chapters in California - one of 53 chapters in the United States and Canada. The membership consists of a broad spectrum of people who are united in their enjoyment of the outdoors and deep concern for the environment. The Redwood Chapter encompasses a geographically vast region composed of six local groups representing all or part of Northwest California that includes the Lake Group, Mendocino Group, Napa Group, Solano Group, Sonoma Group, and the North Group (Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity and Western Siskiyou counties).
Collection
The Sierra Club collection includes 22 boxes containing organizational records of the Redwood Chapter of the Sierra Club and other materials related to a broad spectrum of environmental issues. Materials associated with the numerous organizations and individuals who worked alongside the Sierra Club in its many campaigns to preserve and promote the responsible care of Northern California’s forests, coasts, open spaces, air and water quality can also be found within the collection.
Access
The research material in the collection is available to view by appointment.
Other Resources
- Finding Aid Link: Sierra Club (Redwood Chapter) Collection