Take Me Away
Who doesn’t enjoy a little escapist literature now and then? Serial stories in Washington’s territorial newspapers provided much-needed relief for early pioneers.
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WSL Receives NEH Newspaper Digitization Grant
The Washington State Library (WSL) recently received a National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) grant.
Weird Washington – This Wednesday!
Join us for an evening event at the Washington State Library on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. featuring Jeff Davis and Al Eufrasio, authors of the book Weird Washington. Jeff and Al will share a few of their favorite stories from their exploration of the weird and wonderful landmarks Washington has to offer.
Newspaper Gem – 1908 Election
From the desk of Mary Paynton Schaff
Let's travel back 100 years and find out what Election Day 1908 was like in Walla Walla. The presidential battle served up William Howard Taft for the Republicans, and William Jennings Bryan - who was appearing for an impressive third time on the Democratic ticket.
The Greatest Show on Earth
When digitizing historical newspapers here at the Washington State Library, advertisements are an endless source of amusement. We find baroquely phrased and lovingly illustrated ads for cure-all potions, fancy frocks, watering holes, and the latest entertainments. I will share some of the standouts in future blog entries to give you a taste of some of 19th century Washingtonian's preoccupations. Today, I will begin with one of America's most beloved and derided traditions: the circus.
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Newspaper Gem – Seattle Baseball Misery
From the desk of Mary Paynton Schaff
Quick, Seattle baseball fans, where did the following headline appear?
Fans Demanding Scalp of Seattle Manager
Hm, the wording doesn't sound too far off from some disgruntled bloggers we know. In 2008, the hometown Mariners went 61-101, becoming the first team to lose over 100 games despite a $100+ million dollar payroll. It's easy to imagine a particularly bitter writer taking out his frustrations in this way.
Upcoming fall events at the state library
Save the date for the following fall programs at the Washington State Library! An evening program on Wednesday, November 19, at 6:30 PM will feature Al Eufrasio and Jeff Davis, co-authors of Weird Washington, with seating in the main Reading Room on WSL’s 2nd floor. Two brown-bag luncheon programs will also be offered. Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 12:10 PM our genealogy librarians Kathryn Devine and Kim Smeenk will present “Tracking Kurt Cobain through Washington Vital Records.” They will track Kurt Cobain and his ancestors’ vital records to illustrate
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Welcome to the new Washington State Library Public Services blog! After two successful years being hosted by Wordpress, we're happy to make a new home right here on our official website. What this means: Those of you whose computers were blocked from accessing blogging websites like Wordpress should now be able to access our most recent news and features. You shouldn't notice any change in our content. We'll still feature Newspaper Gems, Government Documents, and notices about our Events.
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