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Dr. Seuss booklet from World War II tops Library Jewels poll

Dr. Seuss booklet from World War II tops Library Jewels poll

(Image courtesy of Washington State Library) February’s State Library Jewels poll proved what any kid will tell you – it’s hard to beat Dr. Seuss. A booklet written by the famed author (known back then as Theodore Geisel) for World War II servicemen about the dangers of contracting malaria ran away with the poll, receiving 65 percent of the vote. Finishing second with 30 percent was the collection of Washington Territory volunteer papers. A book of Valentine’s Day-themed poems took…

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Library Jewels poll is open, so vote!

Library Jewels poll is open, so vote!

It might now be March, but we’re thinking about February when it comes to our State Library Jewels blog series. After displaying February’s three Library Jewels last week, we’ve opened the online poll so you and others can choose your fave. The first Library Jewel is a hand-pressed book of romantic and Valentine’s Day-themed poems from Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Ted Kooser. The second is a collection of Washington Territory volunteer papers from 1854 to 1861. The third and final jewel…

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February Library Jewel #1: romantic poems book

February Library Jewel #1: romantic poems book

(Photo courtesy of Washington State Library) Valentine’s Day has passed, but for those of you who like romance all year long, the first State Library Jewel for February is right up your alley. It’s a hand-pressed book of romantic and Valentine’s Day-themed poems from Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Ted Kooser. The book is called “Out of That Moment: Twenty-one Years of Valentines.” It was published by Brooding Heron Press, operated by former State Poet Laureate Samuel Green and his wife, Sally….

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Poetry, anyone?

Poetry, anyone?

The Pacific Northwest has long been renowned for its lyric lineage, from Ella Higginson through celebrity poets, such as Theodore Roethke and Carolyn Kizer, to our current Washington State Poet Laureate Kathleen Flenniken.

Time to vote on favorite State Library jewel

Time to vote on favorite State Library jewel

With the end of April comes the online poll to determine this month’s favorite State Library “jewel.” The three items featured this month include the “Pioneers of the Northwest” poem written by  W.E. McCroskey; Seattle World’s Fair Commission records and other materials; and photo negatives of Grand Coulee Dam taken by famed Northwest photographer Asahel Curtis. Now we need you to choose which one you like best. Just go to the online poll below and pick your fave. The poll…

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Poem recently written for retiring ILS staff

Poem recently written for retiring ILS staff

Librarians and Leisure   How do librarians spend their timewhen their working days are though?How will they fill those long empty days…what activities will they pursue? Do they catalog their pantries,do they alphabetize the soup,and make labels for the kitchen shelvesand arrange vegetables into groups? Or perhaps it’s to the closets,their attention they might turn…and transform their wardrobe chaosusing skills they long ago learned. No shirt will be uncatalogued,No dress shall lack a space,their undies, socks and ties will all,have…

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