Pepperdine Libraries Gathers Palisadian Fire Stories As Community Archive
Pepperdine University has been creating a community archive of fire memories, which can be contributed online or at an event on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 2-5 p.m. at the Palisades Recovery Coalition, 15233 La Cruz Dr.
The Franklin and Palisades Fires Memory Project is is a collaborative, living repository dedicated to documenting and preserving this shared experience. The project includes the experience of all community members, including people lost their homes, returned to standing ones, or worked in the community.
The project accepts the following:
Photographs or videos of the fires, damage, emergency response, recovery, or community support efforts.
Screenshots or text of your personal social media posts, blog entries, or online community discussions.
Written accounts about daily life during or after the fires, reflections on how these events have shaped your family, community, and routine, and what has helped you find a sense of peace and normalcy.
Flyers or documentation related to community aid, mutual support networks, volunteer efforts, and the process of rebuilding.
Oral Histories relaying your unique experience.
“Our aim is to ensure future generations understand the true depth and detail of this experience, told through the voices of those who lived it,” according to the Pepperdine LIbraries project website. “Whether you are a local resident, first responder, business owner, or community organizer, your unique experience is a vital piece of this history.”
This project is a long-term, ongoing effort, and interested people can view the archive or contribute to it at this link. For more information, email specialcollections@pepperdine.edu.
The Saturday Palisades Recovery Coalition event, which will allow attendees to share, record, and preserve theirs experience of the fire and its aftermath. will include snacks, and therapists will be available.
