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July Library Jewel #3: Charles Scammon and Pacific Marine Mammals

July Library Jewel #3: Charles Scammon and Pacific Marine Mammals

During the summer months, tourists and Washingtonians alike flock to the San Juan Islands to enjoy the sights and activities, including a possible a glimpse of whales. Pods of orca, gray, and humpback whales frequent the waters around the scenic islands. They can often be seen on boat tours, ferry rides, and from island vantage points like Lime Kiln Point State Park on San Juan Island. This month, your Washington State Library dips into its treasure trove to present a…

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Time to vote for favorite “Archives Treasure”

Time to vote for favorite “Archives Treasure”

Over the past week, we’ve blogged about our three Archives Treasures for February: 1) Photos from the 1969 Black Panther protests at the Capitol; 2) 1976 photos of orcas being captured in Budd Bay near Olympia; and 3) A Colt handgun owned by Hazard Stevens, son of territorial Gov. Isaac Stevens. Now it’s time to pick your favorite. Please vote for your Archives treasure below. We’ll leave our poll open until this Friday at 4 p.m. Happy voting! #1 1969…

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Archives Treasures #2: 1976 photos of orca capture

Archives Treasures #2: 1976 photos of orca capture

(Photos courtesy of Washington State Archives) The State Archives has hundreds of classic photos of all things Washington, including historic events and incidents. One such incident is the topic of our second Archives Treasure for February. In March 1976, several orcas in Budd Bay were herded and captured by Sea World in an incident that outraged many, including Gov. Dan Evans and one of his assistants, Ralph Munro, who later became Washington’s Secretary of State. The killer whale capture was…

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