Washington Talking Book and Braille Library

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It’s time for Game 6 of the Library Jewels tourney. This first-round matchup features a collection of photographs and slides of Washington, taken by J.W. Thompson between 1950 and 1968, up against photos of the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library’s “turntable” room, which is now the library’s children’s room in the front of the building. You can vote for your favorite using the online poll below.

It's time for Game 2 of the Library Jewels tourney. This matchup features the connection between the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library and music legend Ray Charles vs. a 1910 photo album of northwestern Washington.