WSL Receives NEH Newspaper Digitization Grant
The Washington State Library (WSL) recently received a National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) grant.
Digital Collections
Have a Creepy Halloween!
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This Kettle Falls photo made our skin crawl with anticipation for our upcoming collections.
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.
Hello World!
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The Research & Development team at the Washington State Library is dedicat
The Jim Crook Collection @ San Juan Island Library, 10/26/08
Mike Vouri, historian and Chief of Interpretation at San Juan National Historical Park will be presenting on the life of Jim Crook this coming Sunday, October 26th, at the San Juan Island Library.
2008/2009 Grants Awarded
From the desk of Evan Robb
Congratulations to the latest group of Washington libraries who will be awarded LSTA grants through the Washington Rural Heritage initiative:
- Ellensburg Public Library will be rounding out its existing
New Map on the Home Page
You may have noticed that browsing the collections of Washington Rural Heritage has gotten easier, and a lot more fun! We recently unveiled a map on our home page that allows users to browse items according to geographic location.
Lopez, Stevens County and Columbia County add collections
We've been busy publishing the collections that have been submitted from the 2007-2008 grant awardees.
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The Lopez Island Public L
