State Library Collections
A Library with No Books
Kathleen Benoun, long time Library Associate at the Western State Hospital Library in Lakewood, WA, is an amateur historian who spends a lot of personal time researching the history of the hospital, and the library itself. Kathleen recently shared this interesting story about opening day of the library back in 1950. Can you imagine opening day at a library without a book or librarian in sight? That's exactly what happened in 1950 on the grounds of Western State Hospital.
Protection Island
Looking for Columbia River Treaty materials? Start at the Washington State Library!
From the desk of Sean Lanksbury. PNW & Special Collections Librarian
Signed in 1961 and ratified in 1964, The Columbia River Treaty (CRT) is an international agreement between Canada and the United States that coordinates flood control and optimizes hydroelectric energy production on both sides of the border. The United States and Canada are set to renegotiate this important treaty in 2014. Any decisions regarding the treaty will have profound impacts for citizens of the United States, Canada, Pacific Northwest Tribal Members and Canadian First Peoples.
The Brief Life of Stanley, Washington
Ever hear of the town of Stanley, Washington? No? Well, don't feel bad. It had a lifespan of only six years but in that brief time was the springboard for ambitious plans. The following article was found at random in The Chehalis Nugget, June 4, 1897: STANLEY TOWNSITE SOLD City of Boom Days to be Converted Into a Chicken Ranch "Captain John Riddell has sold to C.C.
