Part Ruddell family reunion and part a series of workshops on how to research your own family’s history, our “Ruddell Riddle” event attracted more than 100 people last Saturday. The event was held at the General Administration Building and hosted by the Office of Secretary of State.
Next year will mark the 100-year anniversary of women's suffrage in Washington ... something definitely worth celebrating. Leading up to the centennial, which is November 2010, we are sharing some tidbits about the fight for women's right to vote in Washington, and how it was finally won. In 1854, Arthur Denny proposed an amendment to the first territorial election law that would give women the vote. It was defeated in the Territorial House of Representatives by one vote, eight for and nine against. Almost 17 years would pass before the issue was raised in the Legislature again.
What can you find in the State Archives? You may be surprised... Our Archives team was going through former Governor Albert Rosellini's papers and spotted this:
Washington is blessed (is that the right word?!) with dramatic season changes ... which includes an often snow-kissed winter. And while we don't like having to drive in snow, do we ever love playing in it! So get your skis and snowboards ready ...
