California History & Politics

Materials collected by the Redwood Chapter of the Sierra Club which document the environmental movement of from the mid-20th thru early 21st century (1958-2021)

Material on various aspects of Sonoma County (1853-1874).

The Press Democrat Empire Living Collection contains feature articles written under various titles covering a wide range of topics that occurred throughout the Redwood Empire between 1948 and 1977.  

A collection of letters exchanged between Max Goodman, a Philadelphia pharmacist, and Charmian London between 1932 and 1935.

Materials documenting the Gay Rights Movement collected by journalist Paul Lorch, former editor of the Bay Area Reporter.

Books and maps focused on North Bay history, government, people, and environmental issues (1860s-present)

Materials focused on environmental issues concerning Sonoma County creeks and streams, and the construction of Warm Springs Dam

Oral histories and reminiscences that document North Bay history with a focus on folklore and family stories (1850-1983)

Folklore of northern California and beyond collected by SSU professor Lee (1850-1983)

Material relating to the history and development of the women’s movement in Sonoma County (1970-2008)