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Washington Rural Heritage awards 2010 grants

Washington Rural Heritage awards 2010 grants

Our fourth year is off to a fantastic start as we bring in brand new projects, revitalize some old ones and continue with several more. Washington Rural Heritage will fund seven projects through funds made available by a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Asotin County Library will partner with the Asotin County Museum to digitize historic photos, a collection of branding boards and various other items and artifacts in…

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From Your Corner: How Ellensburg got its name

From Your Corner: How Ellensburg got its name

“E-burg,” as it is affectionately known, is both the home of Central Washington University and the seat of Kittitas County. Located in the heart of the Kittitas Valley, the town of 17,230 is renowned for the Ellensburg Rodeo, considered one of the top 10 professional rodeos in the nation and held every Labor Day weekend. It’s also known for its gusty winds that blow in from the Cascades, especially in the spring. The area also has a long agricultural history,…

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New Material for Ellensburg Heritage

New Material for Ellensburg Heritage

Washington Rural Heritage introduced Ellensburg Heritage last year with the stunning Rodeo Collection, documenting 40 years of one of the top 25 rodeos in the country. Their sophomore effort brings us three new collections (and a few more rodeo photographs, too!). The Kittitas Valley Crossroads Collection contains nearly 200 historic images depicting Indian life in Ellensburg and the surrounding area. It features the work of local photographers as well as a sampling from Eli Emor James, Lee Moorhouse, Vibert Jeffers,…

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