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The remarkable, formidable Lois Spellman

The remarkable, formidable Lois Spellman

Former Washington State First Lady Lois Spellman died Thursday, January 25th, just days after the passing of her husband, former Washington State Governor John D. Spellman. Lois Elizabeth Murphy was born in 1927 in Havre, Montana. She and her husband prayed the Rosary together every night before bed for all 63 years of their marriage. They have six children and six grandchildren. Legacy Washington Chief Historian and Spellman biographer John Hughes remembers Lois in his book about the former governor: In…

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Archives and campaign pieces: Warren Magnuson

Archives and campaign pieces: Warren Magnuson

Election Day has come and gone, meaning yard signs will disappear soon, and no more TV ads or campaign pieces in the mail.  For those of you who haven’t seen enough campaign lit, here is one for former U.S. Senator Warren Magnuson. Called “Maggie” by his constituents, Democrat Magnuson was elected to the U.S. House in 1936 and served eight years there before being elected in 1944 to the U.S. Senate, where he held office for 36 years. Image courtesy…

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