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St. Helens eruption tops Library Jewels poll, too

St. Helens eruption tops Library Jewels poll, too

(Image courtesy of Washington State Library) The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens remains a pivotal memory of many Washingtonians. At the time of the 35th anniversary commemoration a few weeks ago, documents related to that mighty  eruption topped the May Archives Treasures online poll. And now our latest Library Jewels poll shows that the famed volcano was the most popular of the three items featured. Fifty percent of voters picked stunning aerial photos of the eruption, easily beating the…

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Voting time for May Library Jewels

Voting time for May Library Jewels

Now that we’ve finished showing the world the three State Library Jewels for May, it’s up to you and others to choose your fave. Your choices: aerial and satellite photos of Mount St. Helens’ 1980 eruption, a collection of Captain Robert Fay’s correspondence in the mid-19th century, and official records of Union and Confederate armies. You have until Monday at 5 p.m. to take part in our online poll, so make sure to vote before it’s too late. Aerial photos…

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