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Archives Treasure poll: Black Panthers protest photos win

Archives Treasure poll: Black Panthers protest photos win

One of the 1969 photos of the Black Panthers protest on the Capitol steps in Olympia. (Photo courtesy Washington State Archives) Judging by the results of February’s Archives Treasures online poll, classic photos are more popular than ever. This month’s poll featuring three items or collections found in the State Archives revealed that the 1969 photos of the Black Panthers protest on the Capitol steps was by far the favorite, as those photos received 63 percent of the votes. The…

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Talk focuses on women and Washington State Constitution

Talk focuses on women and Washington State Constitution

Local historian Shanna Stevenson talks about the history of suffrage in Washington. Suffragists in Washington Territory were told to leave voting rights to the “chivalry of men,” who would eventually allow for them to vote. Thankfully, many activists and suffragists ignored that advice. Washington state became the 5th state in the United States to permanently protect women’s right to vote. This was just one story from local historian Shanna Stevenson’s presentation. At a brown-bag event hosted by Secretary of State…

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Scenes from Navy Day at the Capitol

Scenes from Navy Day at the Capitol

Members of the naval color guard who participated in the flag ceremonies in the House and Senate stand in Secretary Wyman’s office.   An annual highlight around here is Navy Day, in which naval officers and other members of that military branch are recognized by the Legislature and tour the Capitol Campus. During the noon hour, the Pacific Northwest Navy Band performed a stirring concert in the Legislative Building Rotunda. Later, several officers at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island were…

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February Archives Treasure #1: Black Panther protest photos

February Archives Treasure #1: Black Panther protest photos

(Photos courtesy of Washington State Archives) Last month, we began highlighting some of the interesting, historic and oh-so-cool items and collections in our State Archives through a series of blog posts called Archives Treasures. We’re kicking off February’s edition with photos of an incident at the Legislative Building that  recall recent rallies by gun rights supporters opposed to Initiative 594. On Feb. 27, 1969, members of the state chapter of the Black Panther Party, led by Lt. Elmer Dixon, gathered…

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From Your Corner of Washington: Rainbow and Capitol Dome

From Your Corner of Washington: Rainbow and Capitol Dome

(Photo courtesy of Jeff Vansil) Somewhere under this rainbow you’ll find the Legislative Building. That was the case Tuesday morning, as a rainbow briefly positioned itself behind the dome if you looked from the east. We received not one but two photos of the ‘bow. No reports if a pot of gold was found nearby. (Photo courtesy of Patrick McDonald) We invite you to e-mail your photos and stories to us as part of an ongoing feature called “From Your…

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12s get loud for Super Seahawks

12s get loud for Super Seahawks

Gov. Inslee, Secretary Wyman and first lady Trudi Inslee (left) lead cheers with the 12th Man on the Capitol steps. (Photo courtesy Legislative Photo Department) When you have a bunch of loyal 12s working at the Capitol two days before the Super Bowl, you need to do something to let them cheer on their beloved Seahawks. Gov. Inslee gave them an excuse to yell at the top of their lungs when he issued a proclamation calling for three Moments of…

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National Guard Day at WA Capitol

National Guard Day at WA Capitol

A lot is happening at the State Capitol Friday: The legislative session is in its 19th day. Everyone is pumped about the Super Bowl (many Seahawks jerseys and T-shirts are being worn on campus). And it’s National Guard Day! Secretary of State Wyman was pleased to meet with three Washington National Guard officers in her office. From left are Lt. Col. Matt Cooper, Brig. Gen. Wallace Turner, Secretary Wyman, Brig. Gen. John Tuohy and Office of Secretary of State staffer…

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“Archives treasures” item #2: Capitol construction

“Archives treasures” item #2: Capitol construction

(Photo courtesy of Washington State Archives) On Tuesday, we began our new blog series that highlights some of the many incredible documents, images, maps and other historical goodies that our State Archives possesses. The first “contestant” in this month’s Archives treasures poll was the boxing license application that Muhammad Ali submitted under his former name, Cassius Clay. The second “contestant” is one of the many photos showing the construction of the Legislative Building on the Capitol Campus. The photo of…

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SEA…HAWKS! 12th Man rally draws Capitol throng

SEA…HAWKS! 12th Man rally draws Capitol throng

Seahawks linebacker Heath Farwell addresses the crowd at the 12th Man rally at the Capitol, with Gov. Inslee, first lady Trudi Inslee and Secretary Wyman in the background.   In what is becoming an annual tradition, Seattle Seahawk-mania came to the Capitol Thursday to rally support for the team’s Super Bowl aspirations, starting with the game against Carolina Saturday night in Seattle. Seahawks linebacker Heath Farwell, two Sea Gals and the Seahawks’ mascot, Blitz, joined Gov. Jay Inslee, Secretary of…

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Bye, Holiday Tree

Bye, Holiday Tree

As Blood Sweat & Tears once sang, what goes up must come down. That was the case with this year’s Holiday Kids’ Tree, which was removed by DES workers Monday morning after the 25-foot Noble fir stood tall in the Legislative Building rotunda the past four weeks. (Photo courtesy of Patrick McDonald)