(Image courtesy of Washington State Library)

February’s State Library Jewels poll proved what any kid will tell you – it’s hard to beat Dr. Seuss.

A booklet written by the famed author (known back then as Theodore Geisel) for World War II servicemen about the dangers of contracting malaria ran away with the poll, receiving 65 percent of the vote. Finishing second with 30 percent was the collection of Washington Territory volunteer papers. A book of Valentine’s Day-themed poems took a distant third with 5 percent.

We plan to display the March edition of Archives Treasures next week, so be watching!