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Barefoot Schoolboy Act wins “Archives treasures” poll

Barefoot Schoolboy Act wins “Archives treasures” poll

Photo courtesy of Washington State Archives Hey, forget college basketball. We have our own version of March Madness right here on this blog! Just as the first two rounds of this year’s NCAA basketball tournament had their share of exciting endings, the March version of our “Archives treasures” poll had a finish worthy of SportsCenter. In yet another spirited race since we started the “Archives treasures” series in January, the Passage of the Barefoot Schoolboy Act edged the failed Walla…

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March “Archives treasures” poll opens

March “Archives treasures” poll opens

Over the last few days we have chosen three of the thousands of interesting treasures from your Washington State Archives, and now it’s time to vote on your favorite. The first is a photograph and information about the founding of the Women’s Club of Olympia, followed by a failed Walla Walla Penitentiary break, and the passage of the Barefoot Schoolboy Act. This poll will close Monday at noon, so vote now on the treasure you value most! #1 The Women’s Club…

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March “Archives treasures” contender #3: Barefoot Schoolboy Act

March “Archives treasures” contender #3: Barefoot Schoolboy Act

Photo courtesy of the Washington State Archives Over the last few days we have showcased photos from the Women’s Club of Olympia and have provided information regarding the foiled prison break of 1919. Our last contender in this month’s “Archives treasures” blog series and poll is the Barefoot Schoolboy Act of 1895. House Bill 67, sponsored by State House Representative John Rogers of Puyallup, proved to be the beginning of many efforts to equalize educational opportunities across the state. Prior to…

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