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Statement of Purpose

The Humboldt County Historical Society shall further an understanding and appreciation of all peoples, places, events, and activities of Humboldt County and related areas. The society shall accomplish this by acquiring, creating, preserving, interpreting and disseminating historical information and by assisting others to do the same.

General Info

The Society is closed for the month of August and the last week in December for maintenance.

Those visiting the Humboldt County Historical Society are reminded that the Office and Research Center are located in a residential neighborhood, and parking is often limited. When you visit, please consider parking in the metered lot at the corner of 8th and G Street, one block west of the Society. Those with mobility limitations are welcome and encouraged to park in the Society's driveway. Otherwise, please be respectful of our neighbors.

Board of Directors

Officers

Leonard McLaughlin, President
Catherine Mace, Past President
Joe Walund, President Nominee
Jack Irvine, Treasurer
Linda Lorvig, Secretary

Directors

Patricia Black, Tom Cook, Gary Christiansen, Jean Gladstone-Clark, Jesse Faulkner, Robert Libershal, Jack Nash, Dan Phillips, and Bill Rich

Board positions range from 1-3 year terms. If you are interested in becoming active with the Historical Society, contact us by email.

Living Past Presidents

Arlene Hartin, Gayle Karshner, Catherine Mace, Jack Nash, Robert Palmrose, Armeda Reitzel, Jerry Rohde, Marylee Rohde, James Roscoe, Merry Schellinger, Jeremiah Scott, Jr, Donald Tuttle, William Woodcock

Staff

Matina Kilkenny, Executive Director
Deborah Meador, Research & Collections Manager
Suzanne Forsyth, Historian Editor
Linda DeLong, Research Center Assistant
Sarah Haman, Database Manager
Rebecca Garraway, Collections Assistant
Pat Lyon, Office Assistant
Volunteers:   Phil Burns, Tyler Cline, Bob Felter, Bill Hole, Linda Lorvig, Catherine Mace, Bob Palmrose, Diane Pialorsi, Pat Paul, Signe and many others who give their time for special projects!