Hard Times in Washington: Old State Capitol Fire
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Volume 6, October 7, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) NEW DIGITAL COLLECTION - SKAMANIA COUNTY HERITAGE
2) WORKPLACE BULLYING SURVEY
3) EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED
4) FREE BOOKS FOR DISCUSSION KITS OR COMMUNITY READS
5) PLA AWARD AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
6) ALCTS LIBRARY METADATA POLICY E-FORUM
7) EVALUATING MEDICAL INFORMATION ON THE WEB
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It was 1883. Following the Wyoming and Utah territories' lead, the Washington Territorial Legislature passed a law enacting women’s suffrage. Territorial Governor William Newell signed the bill into law on November 23, 1883. Here is a picture of the enlightened man himself! Image… Read more
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When you live in a state that receives lots and lots of rain in the lowlands and snow in the mountains, you’re bound to get flooding occasionally. Over the years, many… Read moreImage Many state employees and other Washingtonians take great pride in giving back to their communities and providing opportunities for those at the margins. The state Elections Division's new minority language education coordinator,… Read more
Volume 6, September 30, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) SDL NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEYS
2) WSL CONTRIBUTES 115,000 PAGES TO CHRONICLING AMERICA
3) FIRST TUESDAYS PRESENTS SUMMER READING PREVIEW
4) FREE PRESERVATION WORKSHOPS
5) LAURA BUSH 21ST CENTURY LIBRARIAN GRANTS
6) STRETCH DONATIONS FOR NOLO BOOKS
7) TRAVEL GRANTS TO ATTEND ALA MIDWINTER
8) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
… Read more[caption id="attachment_3063" align="alignright" width="275" caption="Justice Edward Lander & Gov. Isaac Stevens"] Image [/caption] In May 1856, Gov. Isaac Stevens arrests the chief justice of the territorial Supreme Court, Edward Lander, and… Read more
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