The article discusses the history and activities of the Humboldt County, California, Historical Society (HCHS) as of June 1992. The article states that the HCHS was founded in March 1947. The article discusses the growth of the organization, particularly the growth of its collection of historical resources and the support of the publication of the journal. The article also examines the reading room and offices of the HCHS in the Carnegie Library in Humboldt County. The article states that most of the HCHS collections had been donated to the society by community members, organizations, and agencies.