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Remembering Boldt Decision 40 years later

Remembering Boldt Decision 40 years later

Judge Boldt (Photo courtesy of Washington State Historical Society) Wednesday marks the 40th anniversary of a landmark tribal fishing rights ruling by a federal judge that pleased Native Americans and shocked and angered non-Indian fishermen around the Northwest. The polarizing decision unleashed both celebrations and protests on Washington rivers. Major court opinions rarely carry the name of the judge, but the case U.S. v. Washington is commonly known as the Boldt Decision, after George Hugo Boldt (right), a federal district…

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C-SPAN channels to feature G2G exhibit, State Library collection

C-SPAN channels to feature G2G exhibit, State Library collection

Secretary Wyman is shown talking about the Grand Coulee to Grunge exhibit during her taping for this weekend’s C-SPAN 3 show. (Photo courtesy of Laura Mott) If you’re a history buff, a fan of our office’s incredibly cool and interesting exhibits, or just need a break from watching the entire Super Bowl preview show before the Seahawks battle the Broncos Sunday afternoon, then check out C-SPAN 3 (Ch. 150). The channel’s American History TV show is featuring a block of…

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SecState honors farm-labor pioneer Tomas Villanueva

SecState honors farm-labor pioneer Tomas Villanueva

Assistant Secretary of State Ken Raske speaks before a large gathering honoring Tomas Villanueva as the guest of honor (in wheelchair) and his son, Gabriel, listen. (Photos courtesy of Laura Mott) Surrounded by family, friends and assorted dignitaries, Tomas Villanueva was honored by Secretary of State Kim Wyman’s Office for his pioneering role in advocating for farm workers. Villanueva was included in Legacy Washington’s new exhibit at the Capitol that celebrates Washington’s place in the world. Villanueva was part of…

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`Friend of office’ & Nirvana headed for Rock Hall of Fame

`Friend of office’ & Nirvana headed for Rock Hall of Fame

Krist Novoselic and Secretary of State Kim Wyman at “Grand Coulee to Grunge” exhibit launch last September. (Photo courtesy of Benjamin Helle) It isn’t every day that a band or artist from our fair state of Washington is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. That alone is cause for celebration. But it’s even more special when one of the 2014 inductees is a friend of this office. That’s the case with grunge icons Nirvana being chosen to…

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Need a holiday gift? Buy a book from the Legacy Project!

Need a holiday gift? Buy a book from the Legacy Project!

Looking for holiday gift ideas? Give the gift of a well-written book! Thanks to the Washington State Legacy Project, we can all learn about some very influential Washingtonians. The subjects of these biographies and oral histories include statewide officeholders, congressional leaders, judges and other remarkable citizens. Many of these subjects, in the face of controversy and the most challenging circumstances, refused to give up and inspired change. There are plenty of biographies to choose from, no matter what your interest…

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“Grand Coulee to Grunge” exhibit celebrates Washington achievements

“Grand Coulee to Grunge” exhibit celebrates Washington achievements

Secretary Wyman speaks about the new exhibit during its launch event at the Capitol. (Photo courtesy of Benjamin Helle)  Going back to statehood nearly 125 years ago, people here have had good reason to be proud of our fellow Washingtonians who’ve reached extraordinary heights and worldwide fame in their fields. Now, Washington residents and visitors to Olympia can learn more about our many global triumphs by seeing our office’s new exhibit that officially launched Wednesday afternoon with a well-attended public…

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New exhibit showcases Washington’s mark on the world

New exhibit showcases Washington’s mark on the world

Members of Nirvana, from left: Krist Novoselic, Kurt Cobain and Dave Grohl. (Photo by Anton Corbijn) A free, privately funded exhibit opening next week in the State Capitol does more than just celebrate the many triumphs in business, science, technology and music that put Washington on the global map. “Grand Coulee to Grunge” is a good reminder that, as a state, we’ve been making it big for more than a century, and continue to do so. The image-based exhibit will…

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Billy Frank Jr. biography now in paperback

Billy Frank Jr. biography now in paperback

The Legacy Project’s acclaimed biography of Nisqually tribal leader Billy Frank Jr. is now available in paperback. The paperback version of “Where The Salmon Run: The Life and Legacy of Billy Frank Jr.” is being sold by the University of Washington Press. The paperback version costs $27.50. The new paperback book will eventually be available for purchase at the Secretary of State’s front desk in the Legislative Building or through the office’s Online Store. Frank is one the most famous…

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What’s our next exhibit? Funny you ask

What’s our next exhibit? Funny you ask

Our month-ling Quilts of Valor exhibit was taken down earlier this week, so the walls in our office’s front lobby are unusually bare. But that won’t last for long. The Office of Secretary of State is putting the final touches on a new, privately funded exhibit to be unveiled in early September. It’s called “Grand Coulee to Grunge: Eight stories that changed the world.” The free exhibit, which will be displayed for a year before traveling around the state,  recounts…

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Archives honors Washington History Day winners

Archives honors Washington History Day winners

Pleasant Valley Middle School students Nathan Runkle and Stephanie Massart give a performance on their History Day project about Celilo Falls at the State Archives. (Photo courtesy of Benjamin Helle.)  One wonders if Ken Burns started out this way. The Washington State Historical Society coordinates Washington History Day, which features an annual contest for students in grades 6-12 throughout the state. The State Archives, State Library and Legacy Project (all part of the Office of the Secretary of State) support…

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