University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections5200 (Accession No. 5200-001)Engle, HelenHelen Engle papers1969-199610.00 cubic feet (10 boxes)Collection materials are in
English.Papers of a
Tacoma environmental activist especially related to her work with the Audubon
Society and the Washington Environmental Councl.Environmental activist Helen Engle was founding president of the
Tacoma Audubon Society in 1969 and has held other offices in Audubon, including
service on the National Board from 1980-1990 and from 1994-2000. Through the
Audubon Society, she worked with other activists to protect the Nisqually River
Delta from development from approximately 1977 through the 1990s. As a director
of the Washington Environmental Council from 1974-1980 and then as President
from 1978-1980, she was involved in statewide issues, especially trans-shipment
of crude oil. She has served on various state advisory committees, especially
those dealing with non-game wildlife.
Correspondence, minutes, notes, reports, ephemera, and related
materials from her activism in environmental issues, including the Nisqually
Delta, ancient forests, shipping of crude oil, non-game wildlife, and various
local issues in Washington State.
Open to all users.
Request at UW
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington
Libraries.
Donated by Helen Engle, 10/26/2000.
Engle, Helen--ArchivesWashington Environmental Council--ArchivesTacoma Audubon Society--ArchivesNature conservation--Washington (State)Forest conservation--Washington (State)Wildlife conservation--Washington (State)Nisqually River Delta (Wash.)Petroleum--TransportationOil spills and wildlifeEnvironmentalists--Washington (State)Records (Documents)Business correspondenceMinutes (Records)EphemeraWashington Environmental CouncilTacoma Audubon SocietyPersonal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)Washington (State)Environmental ActivismCivic ActivismWomen
1-3Nisqually Delta1971-1990s3Miscellaneous1977-1980s4Cougar Lakes19774RARE II4Chambers Creek4Puget Sound Alliance (?)5Exxon Valdez Spill and Aftermath5CORAL (Citizens Organized Rally Against
Leasing)19895Other related issue files6"Old Growth" (National Audubon Society Board)6Ancient Forests1990-19967Non-Game Wildlife7Issaquah Alps8Miscellaneous Issuesearly
1980s8Pt. Defiance Park 9-10Miscellaneous