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Hops are tops in Library Jewels poll

Hops are tops in Library Jewels poll

Since many of you will be following the results closely after the state’s Primary ends Tuesday night, you might be interested to know the results for our latest Library Jewels online poll are in. The book Hop Culture in the United States topped the July poll with 49 percent, edging two other books, The Marine Mammals of the North-western Coast of North America (40 percent) and American Archives (11 percent). We’ll start the August edition of Archives Treasures next week,…

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Vote in our July Library Jewels poll!

Vote in our July Library Jewels poll!

Since many of you are getting ready to vote in the Primary ending next week, here’s a chance to sharpen your voting skills by taking part in the July edition of the State Library Jewels poll. This month’s three candidates are a copy of the book Hop Culture in the United States, a copy of the book American Archives, and the book The Marine Mammals of the North-western Coast of North America, by Charles Melville Scammon. You can select your…

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July Library Jewel #1: Our hip Hop Culture goes way back

July Library Jewel #1: Our hip Hop Culture goes way back

  In the hot month of July, nothing better than a cold beer after being out in the sun? Why not chill with a good book while you’re at it? For some beer-related reading, look no further than the State Library’s Hop Culture in the United States, by E. Meeker. It’s part of the Washington State Library collections and is featured as the first Library Jewel for the monthly reader competition. Published in 1883, six years before statehood, this book…

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From Your Corner: Yakima’s name

From Your Corner: Yakima’s name

(Photo courtesy of Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce) Nestled in the heart of the Yakima Valley is the city of Yakima.  With a population of 91,067, it’s the eighth largest city in the state. The name Yakima comes from the Native American tribe of the region.  Several divergent theories exist on the exact meaning of the word and the story behind its origin. The most widely accepted meaning of the word is “runaway,” which is believed to refer to the waters…

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