Potlatch History: Preserving Carlton County's Paper Industry Stories

The history of Potlatch and Northwest Paper is an important part of Carlton County's industrial heritage. The Carlton County Historical Society has a collection of historical documents and photographs related to these companies and the region's wood products industry. Now, we need your help uncovering the stories behind them.

Help Us Identify the Past

CCHS is looking for people with knowledge of Potlatch, Northwest Paper, or the wood products industry to help identify photographs, interpret historical documents, and share information about the people, places, and work they represent.

Your knowledge and memories can help us better understand these materials and preserve their place in Carlton County's history.

Get Involved

This project is led by CCHS board member Kevin Allen. If you have experience in the paper or wood products industries, worked for these companies, or have stories and knowledge to share, we'd love to hear from you.