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If Trees Could Talk: Famous Trees around Washington

If Trees Could Talk: Famous Trees around Washington

We have many historically significant trees in Washington, and many State Archives records document the people and events related to the state’s most historic trees. Although State Archives collections mainly consist of state and local government records, many archival collections also contain photographs. Archivist Jewell Dunn recently turned up one of the last photos of the Medicine Creek tree after it was topped by an arborist to be preserved. The plaque seen in the Medicine Creek tree photo at right…

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When Ross Perot campaigned in Washington

When Ross Perot campaigned in Washington

Ross Perot during his 1992 speech in Olympia. (Photo courtesy Washington State Digital Archives) The upcoming Washington Presidential Primary is generating tons of buzz and anticipation as candidates are expected to hold rallies in our state in the coming days and weeks. It’s always exciting when presidential candidates come to our corner of the country! With the PrezPrimary looming, a recent visit to our Digital Archives turned up this classic shot: Remember Ross Perot? He was the Texas multimillionaire who…

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