Description
This collection documents the internal affairs, activities, and conservation concerns of a chapter which is based in Sacramento,
but which includes most of northeastern California as well as the upper San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys. Because of the
large geographical size of the chapter, much of the work takes place in regional groups and activity sections.
Background
The Sierra Club Mother Lode Chapter was founded in 1939. The chapter encompasses the Sacramento Valley as well as the foothills
and Sierra Nevada region of Northeastern California. The chapter is one of the oldest in the state, and contains within its
borders much public-owned land, which its members strive to preserve and enjoy. Of the nearly 50 charter members, half were
women, and most were from the Sacramento-Davis, California, area. Charlotte Mauk, later a long-time member of the national
Sierra Club Board of Directors, served as the first chapter chairperson.
Extent
Number of containers: 3 cartons
Linear feet: 3.75
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts
must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Bancroft
Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which
must also be obtained by the reader.
Availability
Collection is open for research.