Upcoming Event at the Central Library!

Hidden Voices: Audio Archaeology at Madigan Army Hospital’s Radio Station, with Dale Sadler (Cultural Resources Specialist), and Duane Colt Denfeld (Architectural Historian), Joint Base Lewis-McChord Cultural Resources Program

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 @ 12:30 – 1:30 pm

Washington State Library, 2nd Floor

Point Plaza East, 6880 Capitol Blvd., Tumwater

(360) 704-5200

In this Washington State Archaeology Month presentation, Dale Sadler and Duane Colt Denfeld of Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Cultural Resources Program will examine a fascinating part of Washington State’s history that was discovered during renovations in 2011 at Madigan Army Medical Center on JBLM in Pierce County. At that time thousands of phonograph records and other musical artifacts were found hidden behind a gymnasium wall.

Research identified them as recordings produced by the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS) from the World War II years through 1959. The recordings had been broadcast on the Madigan General Hospital (later Madigan Army Hospital) Bedside Network station, which used the call letters KMGH and later KMAH.

In their talk the speakers will focus on the sound artifacts (transcription discs and acetate recordings) and other related media objects (radio scripts, record sleeve annotations, etc.) that were uncovered in 2011. Some of these artifacts will be on display and the actual transcribed audio used to supplement the presentation. It will be a wonderful opportunity to literally hear the past.

This program is free to the public. You are welcome to bring lunch. Coffee will be served.

Raising Livestock in Washington & the State Wolf Management Plan

Thurs. April 25th, 2013 @ 12 p.m.; Washington State Library Point Plaza East 6880 Capitol Blvd., Tumwater, WA.  Room 221 – doors at 11:45

Washington Cattlemen’s Association (WCA) Executive Vice-President Jack Field, along with former WCA President and Thurston County rancher Rick Nelson, will speak on issues related to raising cattle and ranching under the Washington State Wolf Management Plan.  They will also discuss rancher’s concerns for their livelihood as wolf packs increase throughout the state.

The Washington Cattlemen’s Association was established as the Washington State Cattle and Horse Raiser’s Association in 1926 in Okanogan County where the first county cattlemen’s association had been organized in 1915.

The WCA has provided a unified voice for Washington beef producers for over 80 years. The association promotes innovative rangeland and livestock management and works to protect and preserve the cattle industry in Washington.

For more info or to RSVP, call or email the Washington State Library, 1-360-704-5221

The Wolves of Washington

March 21, 2013 @ 12 p.m. Presented by Linda Saunders, Director of Conservation, Wolf Haven International

Come learn about the return of wolves to the state of Washington after being gone for almost 80 years! We will discuss how this top predator may benefit the natural ecosystem in our state. You will also learn about the plan Washington State has to promote the existence of wolves in the wild, and how peaceful co-existence can be achieved.

Wolf Haven International (WHI) is a 501(c)(3) organization that has worked for wolf conservation since 1982. The mission of WHI is to conserve and protect wolves and their habitat. We do this by: providing sanctuary for captive born wolves, educating the public on the value of all wildlife, promoting wolf restoration, and protecting our remaining wild wolves and their habitat.

For more info or to RSVP, call the Washington State Library, 1-360-704-5221

The Wolves of Washington

March 7, 2013 @ 6 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30)Presented byCindy Irwin, Director of Education and Volunteer ServicesDiane Gallegos, Executive Director

Come learn about the return of wolves to the state of Washington after being gone for almost 80 years! We will discuss how this top predator may benefit the natural ecosystem in our state. You will also learn about the plan Washington State has to promote the existence of wolves in the wild, and how peaceful co-existence can be achieved.

Wolf Haven International (WHI) is a 501(c)(3) organization that has worked for wolf conservation since 1982. The mission of WHI is to conserve and protect wolves and their habitat. We do this by: providing s

anctuary for captive born wolves, educating the public on the value of all wildlife, promoting wolf restoration, and protecting our remaining wild wolves and their habitat.

For more info or to RSVP, call the Washington State Library, 1-360-704-5221

The Iditarod Sled Dog Race began in 1973 to encourage the designation of the Iditarod Trail as a National Historic Trail and bring the tradition of dogsled racing back to Alaska.  The race covers 1,150 miles of the most challenging and difficult landscape Alaska has to offer.  Mushers and their dogs go against blizzards, high winds, below-zero temperatures, and complete solitude.  They must be able to care for their dogs’ safety as well as their own.

For as long as she can remember, Laura Daugereau from Port Gamble, Washington, has loved the outdoors. Laura was 10 when she read a book about mushing and a passion was born.  She trains her own dogs and is very proud of the awards she’s received for the best-kept team.

Laura trains for the Iditarod during the race season on a ranch in Montana with fellow musher Rick Larson and his wife Sandy.  Laura is currently training for the 2011 Iditarod race.

Don’t miss this great event at the Washington State Library, October 15th at 6:30 p.m., featuring Laura Daugereau, Washington State’s first female competitor in the Iditarod. Join us as Laura shares her stories of the trail, and meet one of her dogs.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 @ 6:30 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm
Washington State Library | 6880 Capitol Boulevard South | Tumwater, WA  (Get Directions)

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