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So, what DO you buy for a 160th anniversary?
(Map courtesy of Washington State Library) Unless you really excel at Washington history, you probably didn’t know that this Saturday marks the 160th anniversary of the creation of Washington...
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From the Archives: When Olympia was incorporated
Part of the Territorial Legislature’s act incorporating Olympia. (Image courtesy of Washington State Archives) When you consider that Olympia was founded in 1850 and selected by Territorial Gov. Isaac...
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From Digital Archives: 1889 WA constitutional convention begins
The mere mention of July 4 automatically conjures up thoughts of barbecues, parades and fireworks, but most importantly America’s Independence Day. Unbeknownst to many, it also marks a key date in the...
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“Archives Treasures” item #3: territorial seal
Earlier this week, we started our new blog series that highlights some of the millions of documents, images, maps and other historical goodies housed in our State Archives. Here is the third and final...
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Library Jewels poll is open, so vote!
It might now be March, but we’re thinking about February when it comes to our State Library Jewels blog series. After displaying February’s three Library Jewels last week, we’ve opened the online poll...
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Dr. Seuss booklet from World War II tops Library Jewels poll
(Image courtesy of Washington State Library) February’s State Library Jewels poll proved what any kid will tell you – it’s hard to beat Dr. Seuss. A booklet written by the famed author (known back...
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March Archives Treasure #1: 1857 Western WA Territory map
(Image courtesy of Washington State Archives) When you look at maps of Washington nowadays, you see a state that is crisscrossed with freeways, highways and railroads, one where cities and towns dot...
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Library Jewel #3: Letters, photos of 1860s secretary of WA Territory
Part of the Elwood Evans collection. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Library) Ever hear of Elwood Evans? Don’t feel bad if you haven’t. You’d have to be a Washington Territory history buff to have...
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October Library Jewel #1: WA territorial censuses
(Photo courtesy of Washington State Library) We’re all familiar with the Census that the federal government undertakes every decade. (BTW, the U.S. population is now 322 million!) But did you know...
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It’s voting time for October Library Jewels
Since we’re all in a voting mood with the General Election ending today, how about you vote in our monthly Library Jewels poll as well? Just choose from among our three October candidates. Our online...
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