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Barefoot Schoolboy Act wins “Archives treasures” poll

Barefoot Schoolboy Act wins “Archives treasures” poll

Photo courtesy of Washington State Archives Hey, forget college basketball. We have our own version of March Madness right here on this blog! Just as the first two rounds of this year’s NCAA basketball tournament had their share of exciting endings, the March version of our “Archives treasures” poll had a finish worthy of SportsCenter. In yet another spirited race since we started the “Archives treasures” series in January, the Passage of the Barefoot Schoolboy Act edged the failed Walla…

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March “Archives treasures” poll opens

March “Archives treasures” poll opens

Over the last few days we have chosen three of the thousands of interesting treasures from your Washington State Archives, and now it’s time to vote on your favorite. The first is a photograph and information about the founding of the Women’s Club of Olympia, followed by a failed Walla Walla Penitentiary break, and the passage of the Barefoot Schoolboy Act. This poll will close Monday at noon, so vote now on the treasure you value most! #1 The Women’s Club…

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