The Campbells and The Columbian: Searching for my Great-Grandfather, Herbert J. Campbell

Join Will Campbell, as he presents the story of his great-grandfather, newspaperman Herbert J. Campbell. Learn about the man that started the Campbell news legacy when he purchased The Columbian in 1921. Find out how The Columbian has changed and grown with Vancouver through the years. And discover what the future holds for the paper and the family.

Will Campbell is a fourth-generation owner of The Columbian and is the Innovation Editor at The Columbian. He directs The Columbian’s special projects, including Community Funded Journalism and the growing number of Columbian-hosted events. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2017 with a degree in journalism and worked for The Spokesman-Review in Spokane for two years as a crime, courts, and public safety reporter. He joined The Columbian full-time in 2019 as an Assistant Metro Editor and Business Reporter.

The CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. November’s presentation is brought to you with support from The Columbian and the Fort Vancouver Regional Library. This evening is free to the public.

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