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WSL Updates for October 7, 2010
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
8) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK… Read more
Lillian Walker, civil rights pioneer, honored
Image It was like a combination of birthday party, book-launch, political rally and roast for a revered old friend. Lillian Walker, who has just turned a feisty 97, was the honoree at a civic event sponsored by Secretary of State Sam Reed, the YWCA and Mrs.… Read more
Countdown to the November 8th Day of Jubilation - Part 8
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
Hard Times in Washington: Flooding
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Photo courtesy of Washington State Archives
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,… Read moreWhat do 3.3 million Voters’ Pamphlets look like?
Image The statewide Voters’ Pamphlet for the 2010 General Election will be delivered to your mailbox in the next two weeks - about the same time Washington voters receive their ballots. In fact, voters in some counties will receive their… Read more
Last call to register online or by mail!
Image OK, this is it. Today’s the deadline to use the Internet or the good old U.S. mail to register to vote before the November 2 election. The same deadline applies if you need to transfer or update your voter registration status. Go… Read more
Civil rights heroine book launch is Tuesday
Image Bremerton civil rights heroine Lillian Walker is being honored at a book launch. The event is at the County Commissioners' Chambers in the Kitsap County Administration Building, located at 619 Division St. in Port Orchard. Doors open at 4 p.m., and the… Read more
Help recognize a small business that gives back
Image Know a corporation or small business here in Washington that really gives back to the community? Here’s your chance to help it receive some well-earned recognition. The Office of Secretary of State is taking nominations for a Corporations for Communities… Read more
Hard Times in Washington: Great Seattle Fire
Image Washington might not be as old as most other states, but we’ve had our share of challenging moments, and we’ve shown courage and resilience in getting… Read more
`Spirit of advocacy'
Image 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
Clippings, September 24, 2010
Washington State Library News The Washington State Library recently contributed another 23,000 historic newspaper pages from seven newspapers to "Chronicling America," making Washington State's contribution to the program a total of 23 papers and over 115,000 pages. (Tacoma Daily Index, 9.27.10) http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=1846116… Read moreWSL Updates for September 30, 2010
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 moreHey, number nerds: WA Primary turnout, by age & gender...
Image Yes, it's true, we are a font of information for demographics geeks. Here, for instance, are fresh numbers on the 2010… Read more
Get your free history fix right here ...
Image As we contemplate picking up a new 10th U.S. House district in time for the 2012 election – and an additional electoral vote – Patrick McDonald, assistant to Secretary of State Sam Reed, has pulled together a concise… Read more
Haven’t registered to vote? Go do it!
Image If you want to register to vote in the General Election on November 2 but don’t have time to go down to your county elections office, you have a couple of options. But you better act soon! You have until this Monday to register either online… Read more
Martial Law in Washington!?
[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
2010 Archives Month poster now available!
Image If you’re into state history or just like cool posters, you’ll want to get your hands on the new and free 2010 Washington Archives Month poster. Every October, our State Archives co-sponsors Washington Archives… Read more
Secretary of State
Steve Hobbs
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