HAPA 2024 Intern Avril Frasche

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Library science master’s student Avril is working with HAPA archivist Edith Butler on the Salmon Creek School, among other collections, a part of her studies for a Master of Library and Information Science. She is completing her degree from San Jose State University remotely, as a resident of Eureka and intends on remaining in Humboldt. Avril is passionate about preserving and making available the community’s history. In her free time, she loves hiking, swimming, archery, embroidery and other fiber arts, and baking.

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Petols – Design

 The Petols produced by Petrolia resident Ken Young featured engravings of bicycle transport, farming, windmills, hydropower wheels, a pot leaf, dedicated to “a sustainable society." They were encircled by the words "economy," ecology," and "culture," which Young considered indispensable for  a self-governing community.

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Petols

In 2007, the maverick Petrolia resident Ken Young, a climate scientist, took a bold step by investing a significant portion of his personal savings to establish the Petol. He produced coins made of pure silver, aiming to enhance self-sufficiency in the Mattole valley. 

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Innovation

Innovation, Activism Currently, only a glimpse of our vast archive is showcased on our website, as we meticulously process and digitize more content to share with you. Please help us expand…

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