Our newest books are here!
Toonerville Peek by Inez Stinchcomb. This the first in a series we call Pioneer Voices. Memories and stories from early residents of Naselle through Grays River, WA. This first book is about the Deep River Logging Camp in the 1930's. You can purchase it here at the Center or online along with our other books. We also have a Biographical Sketch of Carlton Appelo by Bryan Penttila.
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| The Archive’s Center mourns the passing of one of our most beloved members and contributors. Donna Gatens-Klint passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer. Donna will be deeply missed not only by us but by the entire... community, and our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Donna’s courage through these past few months will forever serve as inspiration to all of us. Donna suggested donations to the Archive Center in Lieu of flowers. |
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Good News! You can now become a member of the Appelo Archives!
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Archive Center, you can use the attached card to apply. The benefits are great! 10% off all books, invitations to special events and of course the satisfaction of knowing you are helping to preserve local history.
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| New items at the Center!!!
An excerpt from an article in the Finnish American Reporter by one of our board members, Anita Raistakka:
Many new acquisitions at the AAC have been acquired in the past
month.
They include climbing gear of Al Johnson, former long time
Naselle resident, donated by son Dale Johnson of Astoria.
Donna Larson Wiitala gifted a painting of the Sanford Wiitala farm.
Don Raistakka gave a pair of leather boots.
David Myers contributed many items including periodicals, Sunflower milk caps from the Grays River
Creamery, photos, and numerous drawings done by Ernest “Cougar” Koskela.
A 60” flat screen tv and 25 folding chairs were gifted by an
AAC Board member. Now, we are all set to show Finnish films such as
“Steam of Life,” documentaries like “Steam Whistle Logging”
produced by the Clatsop County Historical Society of Astoria as well
as the numerous videos taped by founder Carlton Appelo. They include
local events such as the dedication of the Grays River Covered
Bridge. Plans are being made for special showings open to the public,
but a person can come in during open hours to view these
individually.
We appreciate the support of all these generous
contributors.
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Welcome to the
Appelo Archive Center
(Museum, Archives, Meeting Rooms & Library)
This is the perfect location for you to find information and do research on photos, cemetery records, Finnish, Swedish and Columbia River History and also find newspapers and books on the history of the Pacific Northwest, including logging, fishing, farming, events, and music.
We invite you to browse our site and also come and visit us in person.
We have a number of wonderful exhibits to view in our small museum, and will be happy to help you with your questions and research.
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| Books and Gifts |
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Archive Center
Gift
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| Gift Shop |
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Have you checked out the new entrance area to the center?
It's on the ground floor of the Appelo Plaza right next door to the Creative Flaire Flower Shop and Deli.
Check out the gift shop too!!
New items added weekly!!
There are hundreds of pictures and articles at the center and
students, researchers and visitors interested in the area's history
are most welcome to access it all.
Wi-Fi is available and there are plenty of tables for laying out maps and newspapers.. With the renovation of the Center's main room, lectures are being planned and groups wishing to use the new "Heritage Room" on the main floor for meetings are welcome to contact the Center.
Don't forget the Center is handicap accessible!
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