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Korea 65 exhibit profiles: Nam Pyo Park and Johnathon Kupka
Last Thursday’s launch for the new Legacy Washington exhibit, “Korea 65: The Forgotten War Remembered,” was a great event that brought a large crowd to the Capitol. You can watch TVW’s coverage of the exhibit launch here. The exhibit explores the stories of 13 Washingtonians who experienced the Korean War in different ways, from U.S.… Read more
The Shoalwater Bay Tribe has a beautiful new museum/library.
From the desk of Carolyn Petersen Congratulations to the Shoalwater Bay Tribe on their new museum library location! Image On Friday, September 8, the Shoalwater Bay tribe realized a long held dream of opening a museum to highlight their cultural contributions to their community. Tribal Library Consultant Carolyn Petersen conveyed a letter of congratulations on their achievement from Secretary of State Kim Wyman which was presented to tribal… Read moreImage
Legacy Washington’s “Korea 65” exhibit officially launches
Seven veterans or soldiers, four Korean Americans and two civilians affected by the Korean War, all profiled in a new exhibit and book about the war, have been honored at its official launch event in the Capitol. The colorful and informative exhibit in the Office of Secretary of State’s front lobby is called "Korea 65: The Forgotten War Remembered." Created by our office’s Legacy Washington team… Read more
WSL Updates for September 14, 2017
Volume 13, September 14, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include resources: 1) RESILIENCE RESOURCES 2) FREE BOOKS 3) THINK, DO, SHOW – SAVE THE DATE 4) THE FORGOTTEN WAR REMEMBERED 5) LATINO CULTURES RESOURCES 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK… Read more
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Korea 65 launch countdown: Dan Keenan and George Drake
We’re only one day away from the launch event for the new Legacy Washington exhibit, “Korea 65: The Forgotten War Remembered." The exhibit explores the stories of 13 Washingtonians who experienced the Korean War in different ways, from U.S. soldiers who fought in the war, to a nurse who worked in a MASH unit, to Korean Americans who grew up in Korea during or after the war. The public is… Read more
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Korea 65 launch countdown: Moonbeam Kupka and Patsy Surh O’Connell
We’re just days away from this Thursday’s launch event for the new Legacy Washington exhibit, “Korea 65: The Forgotten War Remembered." The exhibit explores the stories of 13 Washingtonians who experienced the Korean War in different ways, from U.S. soldiers who fought in the war, to a nurse who worked in a MASH unit, to Korean Americans who grew up in Korea during or after the war. The public… Read more
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Korea 65 launch countdown: Jim Evans and Sotero Soto
Our Legacy Washington team is preparing for its Sept. 14 launch of its new exhibit, “Korea 65: The Forgotten War Remembered.” It explores the stories of 13 Washingtonians who experienced the Korean War in different ways, from U.S. soldiers who fought in the war, to a nurse who worked in a MASH unit, to Korean Americans who grew up in Korea during or after the war. The public is welcome to… Read more
WSL Updates for September 7, 2017
Volume 13, September 7, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include things wanted: 1) WANTED – LIBRARY COUNCIL MEMBERS 2) ECLIPSE GLASSES WANTED 3) HISTORICAL ZINES WANTED 4) AMERICANS TRUST LIBRARIES 5) RURAL PUBLIC LIBRARY GRANTS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK… Read more
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Korea 65 launch countdown: Cindy Ryu and Joan Kim
Our Legacy Washington program is getting ready for the Sept. 14 launch of its new exhibit in our front lobby, “Korea 65: The Forgotten War Remembered.” The exhibit tells the stories of 13 Washingtonians who experienced the Korean War in different ways, from U.S. soldiers who fought in the war, to a nurse who worked in a MASH unit, to Korean Americans who grew up in Korea during or after the war… Read more
3rd Annual Historical Zine Contest
Image From the desk of Judy Pitchford Hey kids (and adults)! It's time for the 3rd Annual Historical Zine Contest! Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Historical Zine Contest with co-sponsors Washington State Archives and… Read moreImage
Legacy Washington to launch Korea 65 exhibit September 14
Our Legacy Washington team recently finished installing an informative and terrific-looking new exhibit in our front lobby. Called Korea 65: The Forgotten War Remembered, it provides a series of stories about Washingtonians who experienced the Korean War in different ways, from U.S. soldiers who fought in the war, to a nurse who worked in a MASH unit, to Korean Americans who grew up in Korea… Read more
WSL Updates for August 31, 2017
Volume 13, August 31, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include several literacy programs: 1) ZINES TO THE FRONT 2) FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR LIBRARIANS 3) HEALTH LITERACY MONTH 4) IMMIGRANT LITERACY GRANTS 5) OPIOID CRISIS TOWN HALL 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK… Read more
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State Library closed Aug. 30 for training
The Washington State Library will be closed Aug. 30 for staff training. No appointments, online chat service or telephone assistance will be available that day. The State Library will resume normal operations on Aug. 31. The State Library’s Reading Room is open by appointment Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. Its front lobby, which includes two computers available for public use, also is open during this time. The… Read more
Growing up in Washington's Finest Dairyland
Image From the desk of Evan Robb Former state senator (1969-1980) Gary M. Odegaard stopped in at the Washington State Library last week to share a wealth of unique photographs from his family collection, as well as hours of great stories about… Read more
WSL Updates for August 24, 2017
Volume 13, August 24, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) OUTSIDE THE LINES – LIBRARIES REINTRODUCED 2) GIRLS WHO CODE – FREE STARTER KITS 3) READERFEST 2017 4) BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL 5) AUTISM WELCOME HERE 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK… Read more
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Scenes from State Library’s Eclipse Event
For those who couldn’t make the trip (or chose not to go due to the expected large crowds and brutal traffic) south to Oregon and watch this morning’s solar eclipse in its totality, there were many eclipse events held in different Washington communities. [caption id="attachment_23539" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image… Read more
The Great Eclipse of 2017
Image Click for a Flickrset of some of the great pictures we took! What started as a surprise, turned into a glorious celebration! Several months ago when we learned that NASA was giving away eclipse glasses to libraries we decided to order 1000 pairs to hand out to Washington Libraries. Those were quickly claimed, but NASA was kind enough to send us several thousand… Read moreImage
Reminder: Aug. 31 is deadline to nominate a WA company for state honor
If you know a Washington corporation or business that gives back to your community, you have until the Aug. 31 deadline to nominate it for a 2017 Corporations for Communities Award. Nomination forms can be found here. Past nominations included charitable activities like paid time for employee volunteer work, sponsoring and organizing fundraisers, matching of employee giving efforts, direct cash and in-kind donations, and… Read more
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Legacy Washington to host Korea 65 fundraiser in Tacoma Saturday
The Korean War – sometimes called “the forgotten war” – is too often a complete mystery to Washington students, who know little to nothing about the events that took place on the other side of the world nearly 65 years ago. But you have a chance to help students learn more about the Korean War by attending a “Korea 65” fundraiser hosted by Legacy Washington this Saturday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Legacy Washington – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit – is holding… Read more
Secretary of State
Steve Hobbs
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