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Research & Writing

Share Your Stories

Using extensive research and compelling storytelling, Lynette Mullen creates articles and interpretive content that brings overlooked histories to life.  She offers historical research and writing services to museums, nonprofits, cultural organizations and other clients. 

Examples of Published Works

The Lower Levels

... A Traveling Band of Pickpockets

... A Traveling Band of Pickpockets

... A Traveling Band of Pickpockets

SF Gate, Jan 2026

Red-Light Women, Pt 1

... A Traveling Band of Pickpockets

... A Traveling Band of Pickpockets

North Coast Journal, Sept 2025

Red-Light Women, Pt 2

... A Traveling Band of Pickpockets

Opium Dens & Morphine Fiends

North Coast Journal, Oct 2025

Opium Dens & Morphine Fiends

A Moral Cyclone Hits Ferndale

Opium Dens & Morphine Fiends

North Coast Journal, June 2022

The Emerald Gang

A Moral Cyclone Hits Ferndale

A Moral Cyclone Hits Ferndale

North Coast Journal, June 2022

A Moral Cyclone Hits Ferndale

A Moral Cyclone Hits Ferndale

A Moral Cyclone Hits Ferndale

Ferndale Enterprise, Apr 2022

Humboldt’s Grisly History of Illegal Abortions

Humboldt’s Grisly History of Illegal Abortions

Humboldt’s Grisly History of Illegal Abortions

North Coast Journal, Jan 2023

One of the Boldest Crimes

Humboldt’s Grisly History of Illegal Abortions

Humboldt’s Grisly History of Illegal Abortions

Ferndale Enterprise, June 2022

The 1918 Spanish Flu

A Virus Comes to Humboldt

Trying to Slow the Spread

Trying to Slow the Spread

Lost Coast Outpost, July 2020

Trying to Slow the Spread

Trying to Slow the Spread

Trying to Slow the Spread

Lost Coast Outpost, July 2020

Overwhelmed Medical System

Schools, Churches, Masks and Quack Cures

Schools, Churches, Masks and Quack Cures

Lost Coast Outpost, July 2020

Schools, Churches, Masks and Quack Cures

Schools, Churches, Masks and Quack Cures

Schools, Churches, Masks and Quack Cures

Lost Coast Outpost, July 2020

Native American Slavery

Honoring Silva

Murder in Arcata

Murder in Arcata

Lost Coast Outpost, Aug 2020

Murder in Arcata

Murder in Arcata

Murder in Arcata

North Coast Journal, Oct 2015

North Coast History

The Canal that Never Was

Ferndale Enterprise July 2022

History Blogs

The Lower Levels

Discover the hidden stories and untold secrets of California's early days.

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Same Damn Story

 “The past has been there all along, reminding us: This time-maybe, hopefully, against all odds, we will get it right.”
― Leslie T. Chang

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Northern California History

Northern California History

Explore the history of early Northern California

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Have or want a story to tell?

Research and Writing Services

 Interested in historical writing, interpretive content, or research support for your organization or publication? Please get in touch to discuss your project. 

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Eureka, CA

707-845-0467

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