tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30561562013269606902024-03-13T04:17:35.295-07:00Washington History 2.0All things historical from those in the know. The Washington State Historical Society has been around for more than a century, but the blog is not that old.Washington State Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320707312246621759noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-32705005844453916142011-09-26T07:26:00.000-07:002011-09-26T07:26:43.974-07:00Educator News from the Historical SocietyWelcome back to school!<br />
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The Historical Society is excited for our fantastic slate of programs and exhibits coming up in 2011-2012. This special issue of the Inquirer is a sneak peek into what’s coming to our Tacoma museum this school year. Read on to find out what’s happening in history!<br />
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FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:<br />
<b>1) Jumping Trains and Fighting Planes—Sign up NOW for Ghosts of the Great Hall!<br />
2) Visit the moon (or a piece of it) this October…<br />
3) Looking Ahead—New Exhibits at the History Museum…<br />
4) Teacher Workshops and Opportunities<br />
5) Contact Us</b><br />
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<b>1) Jumping Trains and Fighting Planes—Sign up NOW for Ghosts of the Great Hall!</b><br />
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This year, we bring not one but two exciting new Ghosts of the Great Hall programs to the History Museum’s galleries. Your students will thrill to the adventures of historic characters as performed by professional actors. Questions about their lives and times are encouraged as part of these dramatic, interactive presentations.<br />
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Book NOW for: <br />
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<b>Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight<br />
Wednesdays only: November 2, 9, 16, & 30, 2011</b><br />
“Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight” uncovers the story of African Americans who overcame enormous obstacles to get into aviation. These pioneers defied convention, broke through social barriers, and opened up new worlds of possibility for future generations. Characters performed include an early African American “barnstormer,” a Tuskegee Airman, and an aerospace industry worker.<br />
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This program complements the featured exhibit, “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight” (through January 16, 2012). Sponsored by the Smithsonian Community Grant program and the MetLife Foundation.<br />
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<b>Hope in Hard Times: Washington During the Great Depression<br />
Wednesdays only: February 29, March 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2012</b><br />
Dance to the tunes of the Great Depression in this Ghosts of the Great Hall program. Hobos, dance marathoners, and hunger marchers will reveal the hope behind the hardships of the 1930s with period music and exciting stories about life in difficult times.<br />
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This program complements the special exhibition “Hope in Hard Times: Washington During the Great Depression” (opening February 2012).<br />
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To find out more, visit our website: <a href="http://www.washingtonhistory.org/education/fieldtrips.aspx">http://www.washingtonhistory.org/education/fieldtrips.aspx</a>.<br />
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<b>2) Visit the moon (or a piece of it) this October…</b><br />
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Have you ever wanted to see an artifact from the moon? To celebrate the opening of Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight, the Washington State moon rock will be on display on Saturday, October 15 only. Beginning at 1 pm, WSHM staff will be present to share the stories behind this curious object as well as the sights and sounds of this exciting time in aviation history.<br />
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<b>3) Looking Ahead—New Exhibits at the History Museum!</b><br />
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<b>Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight<br />
October 15, 2011 to January 16, 2012</b><br />
Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight uncovers the story of African Americans who overcame enormous obstacles to break into aviation. From the thrilling barnstormers of the early 1920s to the daring astronauts of the 21st century, these pioneers defied convention, broke through social barriers, and opened up new worlds of possibility for future generations. Organized by the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit Service with generous support from the MetLife Foundation.<br />
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<b>Mason and the Mummy<br />
October 20, 2012 to November 30, 2012 </b><br />
Please note: this exhibit will close briefly in November of 2011 for exhibit conservation and reopen in December 2011.<br />
Who was Allen C. Mason and why did he donate a mummy to the Washington State Historical Society? Come unearth the mysteries behind Ankh-Wennefer and his journey from Akhmim, Egypt to Tacoma. Organized by the Washington State History Museum.<br />
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<b>Catharine Paine Blaine: Seneca Falls and Washington Women’s Rights<br />
October 20, 2011 to December 11, 2012</b><br />
Catharine Paine Blaine was one of the first Methodist missionaries in Seattle. As one of the signers of the Declaration of Sentiments, Catharine held strong views about women’s rights, voting in Washington state long before other woman gained that right. A joint project of the Washington State Historical Society/Women’s History Consortium and the Women’s Rights National Historic Park of the National Park Service.<br />
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<b>Hope in Hard Times: Washington During the Great Depression<br />
Opens February 16, 2012</b><br />
How did ordinary people deal with the hardship of the Great Depression? What parallels are there between the 1930s and the 2000s? Explore how communities came together to cope with this troubled era in “Hope in Hard Times.” Organized by the Washington State History Museum.<br />
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<b>4) Teacher Workshops and Opportunities</b><br />
There are some great teacher workshops coming up this fall! Read on to find out how you can participate:<br />
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<b>EDUCATOR DAY AT THE MUSEUM</b><br />
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Tacoma’s popular evening event Educator Night at the Museum is expanding this year into a whole day for educators! Join us for Educator Day at the Museum at Tacoma Art Museum on Saturday, October 1 from 10 am–2 pm.<br />
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Discover the educational resources of approximately 30 of your local arts, history, science, and cultural organizations while enjoying complimentary coffee and cookies. Enter a raffle for exciting prizes, explore Tacoma Art Museum’s galleries and also enjoy complimentary admission from 10 am-2 pm at partner organizations the Museum of Glass, Washington State History Museum, and Foss Waterway Seaport by picking up a pass at their booths while supplies last.<br />
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Participating organizations include: Broadway Performance Center, Creative Educational Experiences, Fireside Storytellers' League, Foss Waterway Seaport, Heritage League of Pierce County, Karen Haas Living History, Museum of Glass, Pierce County Library, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Puget Sound Writing Project, Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma Youth Symphony, The News Tribune, Newspapers in Education, Washington State Archives, Washington State History Museum.... And more!<br />
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Admission to Tacoma Art Museum is free all day October 1 for educators. Please RSVP with your name, school, and grade(s)/subject(s) taught to <a href="mailto:"Education@TacomaArtMuseum.org">Education@TacomaArtMuseum.org</a>. Still have questions? Email Education@TacomaArtMuseum.org or call 253.722.2455.<br />
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<b>WASHINGTON HISTORY DAY WORKSHOP</b><br />
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<center>Saturday, October 15, 2011 <br />
At Delta High School, <br />
901 Northgate Drive, Richland, WA<br />
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.</center><br />
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For educators new to Washington History Day, our teacher workshops are a great way to learn not only the basics of the program, but also the key elements in creating a History Day project and how History Day meets Washington State Classroom Based Assessment requirements. You will work together in small groups to complete a typical exhibit board that will be shared with everyone at the end of the day. <br />
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This workshop provides educators the tools to successfully implement History Day in the classroom, project preparation, source analysis, research resources and more. Earn clock hours and enjoy learning new techniques while connecting with other teachers. Email to register! Space is limited and registration is required.<br />
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We are also hosting 2 workshops that all teachers involved with History Day will enjoy: <br />
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<center>History Day Teachers Hands-On Workshop <br />
Saturday, October 8<br />
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM<br />
at the Washington State Archives in Olympia </center><br />
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Explore the 2012 History Day theme – Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History – as well as the use and interpretation of primary and secondary research sources in their application to student products. This workshop will also be valuable for teachers seeking to integrate primary sources into their CBA units. FREE OF CHARGE<br />
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<center>Basics of Historical Research <br />
Saturday, October 29 <br />
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM<br />
at Washington State Archives, Puget Sound Branch in Bellevue</center><br />
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The Basics of Historical Research is open to both teachers and students. Learn the basic steps for gathering information needed to investigate and interpret an historical topic for a classroom based assessment (CBA) or History Day project. FREE OF CHARGE<br />
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Contact Mark Vessey at 360-586-0219 or mvessey@wshs.wa.gov to place your reservation.<br />
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<b>5) Contact Us</b><br />
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For more information about the Museum’s educational programs or offerings, visit our website at WashingtonHistory.org. General questions can be directed to us at schoolprograms@wshs.wa.gov. The History Museum can be found on Facebook and Twitter at HistoryMuseum—friend us there to receive the most up-to-date information.<br />
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This issue brought to you by Gwen Perkins, Education Specialist. To reach Gwen directly, email <a href="mailto:schoolprograms@wshs.wa.gov">schoolprograms@wshs.wa.gov</a> or call 253.798.5927. <br />
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Gwen Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08127911325500433524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-18089845224272332762011-09-07T14:24:00.000-07:002011-09-07T14:24:29.845-07:00Share your memories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<p>Do you have a personal experience related to the American armed forces? Or a special memory of someone who was or is in military service?
<p>This Veteran's Day (Friday, November 11, 2011) at 2 pm, the History Museum will honor those stories with a special reading of recollections written by or about military service members past and present. We invite members of the public to share your stories with us. We're looking for personal experiences related to this topic of 500 words or less. Anyone may participate. We simply ask that you indicate as part of your submission whether we have permission to post the story in the History Museum and/or read it aloud.
<p>Submissions may be emailed to us at <a href="mailto:socialmedia@wshs.wa.gov">socialmedia@wshs.wa.gov</a> or mailed to:
<p>Memory Project <br />
Washington State History Museum <br />
1911 Pacific Avenue <br />
Tacoma, WA 98402 <br />
<p>Although a story can be posted and read anonymously if requested, all submissions must include the name, address, and phone number of the person who wrote it. Submissions become the property of the Washington State Historical Society.Gwen Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08127911325500433524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-79850003218022717512011-08-22T09:51:00.000-07:002011-08-22T11:59:42.723-07:00Washington State Historical Society Selects Jennifer Kilmer as New Executive Director<b>Kilmer’s Ability to Lead Fundraising Efforts Key to Bringing Long-Term Stability to State’s History Museum </b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CB1hyniZsZY/TlKmvAYh5AI/AAAAAAAAAAg/z13ctjKIzfs/s1600/JKilmer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left; margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" width="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CB1hyniZsZY/TlKmvAYh5AI/AAAAAAAAAAg/z13ctjKIzfs/s320/JKilmer.jpg" /></a></div>TACOMA, Wash. – Jennifer Kilmer, a museum manager with extensive fundraising experience, has been selected by the Washington State Historical Society board of trustees to succeed David Nicandri as its new executive director. The board’s recommendation has been approved by Governor Christine Gregoire.<br />
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Kilmer was the board's unanimous choice at a meeting held in Tacoma August 9. Nicandri is scheduled to retire October 7 after twenty-five years as head of the organization. Nicandri's career was highlighted by the construction of a new state history museum in 1996 that led to a civic renaissance in downtown Tacoma.<br />
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“David Nicandri has done a tremendous job of making our state's history far more accessible and interesting to far more people than ever before,” said Society President Dan Grimm. "Jennifer Kilmer is uniquely qualified to achieve even more in the years to come.” <br />
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Kilmer has been executive director of the Harbor History Museum for the past eight years. She headed a five-year campaign that raised nearly $12 million in public and private funds to build a new museum in Gig Harbor. Harbor Museum attendance has quadrupled since the new facility was completed last August.<br />
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“As the flagship historical organization in Washington, the Historical Society plays a critical role in collecting, preserving and sharing our state’s rich history,” said Kilmer. “David Nicandri has built a great foundation for all of us to build on and I’m honored to be chosen by the board of trustees to lead this great institution into the future.”<br />
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Kilmer began her career as a grant manager for the Paul G. Allen Family Foundations in Seattle. She also served as the program officer for the Seattle Seahawks Charitable Foundation and worked on a variety of special projects including the development of the Science Fiction Museum at the Seattle Center.<br />
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“Jennifer brings to the state an outstanding set of qualities, experience, and impressive academic credentials,” said Society trustee Charles W. Bingham, who led the executive director search. “I think she’s the perfect successor to David Nicandri and has the ability to enhance the society’s stellar reputation and expand opportunities for everyone to benefit from what the Society has to offer.”<br />
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Reared in Kansas, Kilmer earned a bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College in 1996. Upon graduation, she was awarded a prestigious Marshall Scholarship and attended the University of Oxford where she attained her master’s degree.<br />
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The Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma. Information, including visiting hours and admission prices, is available by calling 1-888-BE-THERE (1-888-238-4373) or by visiting www.washingtonhistory.org<br />
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<b>FOR MORE INFORMATION:</b><br />
Dan Branley (206) 914-1231<br />
dbranley@launchcmus.com<br />
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Gwen Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08127911325500433524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-60802672153486240402011-03-17T13:56:00.000-07:002011-03-17T13:56:59.963-07:00Columbia's 25th Anniversary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://columbia.washingtonhistory.org/images/cover180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="233" width="180" src="http://columbia.washingtonhistory.org/images/cover180.jpg" /></a></div>In 2011, <i>COLUMBIA: The Magazine of Northwest History</i> celebrates its 25th year of publication. Throughout the two and a half decades of its existence, the magazine’s staff has striven to maintain the character and quality of the publication John M. McClelland Jr. (1915–2010) brought into being during his tenure on the Washington State Historical Society Board of Trustees. <br />
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<blockquote>COLUMBIA<i> should leave intellectual history to the scholarly journals, concentrating instead on narrative history, interpretation of events, and accounts of human achievements and happenings in all areas of endeavor to provide knowledge of what has brought Washington and its people to their present condition.</i> <p align="right">- John M. McClelland, Jr.</blockquote><br />
Recently the magazine has taken a few baby steps into the digital realm. The print<br />
version of the magazine is not going away, but a digital edition of the Spring 2011<br />
issue is available for a limited time as a PDF file downloadable from our Web site:<br />
<a href="http://columbia.washingtonhistory.org">Columbia.WashingtonHistory.org</a>.<br />
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<i>COLUMBIA</i> is one element of McClelland’s cultural legacy that every person in Washington can benefit by. Executive editor and Historical Society director David Nicandri’s eulogy for John McClelland appears on page 2 of the new spring issue.Gwen Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08127911325500433524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-11942620062838272732010-12-02T09:18:00.000-08:002010-12-02T09:18:03.056-08:00Pictures of Resistance<img src="http://www.wsherc.org/images/photos/Partisans&Faye.jpg" align="right">This came across my desk this morning and it looks fascinating: The Holocaust Center is partnering with Hillel at the University of Washington to bring to Seattle “Pictures of Resistance: The Wartime Photography of Jewish Partisan Faye Schulman” featuring photography from the only known Jewish partisan photographer during the Holocaust.<br />
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Remember Daniel Craig in the movie “Defiance”? He played Tuvia Bielski, the commander of the Bielski Partisan group. Tuvia’s granddaughter, Sharon Rennert, will be in Seattle sharing personal stories and footage from her upcoming documentary.<br />
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<b>PICTURES OF RESISTANCE: The Wartime Photographs of Jewish Partisan Faye Schulman</b><br />
Exhibit - January 13 -February 17, 2011 <br />
Teacher Workshop - January 14<br />
Hillel, University of Washington, Seattle<br />
Sponsored by the Holocaust Center in partnership with Hillel<br />
More information – www.wsherc.org/programs. <br />
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<b>Special Guest! January 13 & 14</b><br />
Sharon Rennert, granddaughter of Jewish partisan commander Tuvia Bielski. <br />
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<b>TEACHER WORKSHOP - January 14, 2011. 8:30am - 3:00pm. </b><br />
Presentations by: Mitch Braff, "Women in the Partisans," and Sharon Rennert, "In Our Hands: A Personal Story of the Bielski Partisans." Clock hours available. $10 registration fee. Space is limited – More info and to register – www.wsherc.org/programs. <br />
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<small><i>Please note: the Historical Society is not affiliated with this event--we're just spreading the word! The image featured on this post is courtesy of the Washington Holocaust Education Resource Center.</i></small>Gwen Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08127911325500433524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-88923475408003180322010-10-18T15:54:00.000-07:002010-10-18T15:54:25.914-07:00Free Movie Night: “Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian”<p align="center"><img src="http://cdn.itvs.org/reel_injun-04.jpg" width="400 px"></p> <br />
Take an entertaining trip through the evolution of North American Native People (“The Indians”) as portrayed in famous Hollywood movies from the silent era to today. Jim Jarmusch, Clint Eastwood, Graham Greene, John Trudell and others provide insights into the often demanding and occasionally hilariously absurd stereotypes perpetuated on the big screen through Hollywood’s history.<br />
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<b>Date: </b> Thursday, October 21, 2010<br />
<b>Time: </b> 6:00 PM <br />
<b>Price:</b> Free Third Thursday Program<br />
<b>Where: </b> Washington State History Museum (Auditorium), 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma 98402<br />
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"Reel Injun" traces the evolution of cinema's depiction of Native people from the silent film era to today, with clips from hundreds of classic and recent Hollywood movies, and candid interviews with celebrated Native and non-Native film celebrities, activists, film critics, and historians.<br />
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Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond meets with Clint Eastwood at his studios in California, where the film legend discusses the evolution of the image of Indians in Westerns and what cowboy-and-Indian myths mean to America. Reel Injun also hears from legendary Native American activists John Trudell, Russell Means, and Sacheen Littlefeather.<br />
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Diamond takes the audience on a journey across America to some of cinema's most iconic landscapes, including Monument Valley, the setting for Hollywood's greatest Westerns, and the Black Hills of South Dakota, home to Crazy Horse and countless movie legends. It's a loving look at cinema through the eyes of the people who appeared in its very first flickering images and have survived to tell their stories their own way.<br />
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The Washington State Historical Society joins with Independent Television Service in presenting this Community Cinema Tacoma offering. <br />
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Community Cinema is a groundbreaking public education and civic engagement initiative featuring free monthly screenings of films from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens. Community Cinema is on location in more than 60 cities nationally, bringing together leading organizations, community members and public television stations to learn, discuss, and get involved in key social issues of our time. The film screening will be followed by a lively panel discussion with local students, performers and community members. <br />
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<i><small>Image above courtesy of ITVS.</i>Gwen Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08127911325500433524noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-35885846317397896752010-10-01T11:53:00.000-07:002010-10-01T11:53:55.755-07:00The White Monster of 1910<i>(If you're coming from Facebook, to see this story in its entirety, click <a href="http://wastories.blogspot.com">here</a>.</i>)<br />
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One of the greatest disasters in American history is also one of Washington's little-known stories. We're in the process of organizing our museum theater program, <a href="http://www.washingtonhistory.org/education/fieldtrips.aspx">Ghosts of the Great Hall</a>, and this tale was one of the first that we told.<br />
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On February 23, 1910, two Great Northern trains- the Spokane Local, and the Fast Mail train – were stranded at the Wellington Depot in the midst of the worst snowstorm ever seen in the Cascade Mountains. Day after day, the fearful passengers were unable to escape the mountain despite the heroic efforts of the railroad crews to clear the tracks.<br />
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In the early morning on the seventh day, a massive avalanche roared down the mountain slope, sweeping both trains off the tracks and into the canyon below.<br />
Of the 125 people sleeping in the cars at the time of the avalanche, 99 were killed, making the Wellington Disaster the most deadly avalanche in America – a record that still stands today.<br />
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The History Museum is fortunate to have many of those images in our collections, many of which can be found <a href="http://collections.washingtonhistory.org/results.aspx?q=all&sub=avalanche&page=1&show=10">online</a>. When we uncovered these images, we wanted to share this story.<br />
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And so we invite you to listen to our COLUMBIAKids radio program, "The White Monster of 1910," and discover the rest for yourself:<br />
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<a href="http://columbia.washingtonhistory.org/kids/fall2009/podpuzzle.aspx">http://columbia.washingtonhistory.org/kids/fall2009/podpuzzle.aspx</a><br />
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<small><i>IMAGE: Two locomotives in the snow after the trains were swept down Windy Mountain at Wellington, Washington on March 1, 1910. 1943.42.17461. Washington State Historical Society Collections. To view in its entirety, click <a href="http://collections.washingtonhistory.org/details.aspx?id=62057">here</a>.</i></small>Gwen Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08127911325500433524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-78635439346411471162010-09-17T14:03:00.000-07:002010-09-17T14:03:11.044-07:00Women Unbound: Celebrate the Legacy<img src="http://stories.washingtonhistory.org/suffrage/images/atLastHeader.jpg" align="right" hspace="15">If you're a blog reader, you may or may not know that the Washington State Historical Society is doing a lot to celebrate the suffrage centennial through our <a href="http://washingtonwomenshistory.org/">Washington Women's History Consortium</a>. We were sent an email recently about a cool opportunity to celebrate women's history and just thought that we'd pass it along.<br />
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100 years ago, something happened that changed our lives forever....<br />
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It's time to celebrate! On November 8th, 1910, women in Washington State were awarded the right to vote. One hundred years later, the Women's Center at the University of Washington is ready to celebrate this incredible accomplishment, as well as one hundred women in our state who have broken barriers in a variety of industries. <br />
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Please join them for WOMEN UNBOUND: CELEBRATE THE LEGACY. One hundred Washington women – pioneers in their fields or careers - and our priceless heritage will be honored at a gala at the Seattle Sheraton. Sponsored by the U.W. Women’s Center. <br />
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For more information on this event, visit the website at <a href="http://depts.washington.edu/womenctr/">http://depts.washington.edu/womenctr/</a> or call 206-685-1090. <i>Please note: the Historical Society is not affiliated with this event--we're just spreading the word!</i>Gwen Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08127911325500433524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-51985555833113221802010-08-06T13:30:00.000-07:002010-08-06T13:30:12.775-07:00Oregon Trail - The MovieOne of the things I often wonder as I sit at my computer is how many other people received their first introduction to Pacific Northwest History in the form of the old Oregon Trail computer game. I recall being taken to the computer lab in second grade specifically to play it. We learned about purchasing supplies, caulking covered wagons, and losing family members to just about every disease ever encountered in the 1800s. <br />
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And now, someone’s made a mock movie trailer:<br />
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Am I the only one who wishes this was a real movie?Gwen Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08127911325500433524noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-74039859486043819282010-08-06T13:00:00.000-07:002010-08-06T13:00:12.637-07:00"Doing" History<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://columbia.washingtonhistory.org/images/magazine/covers/covers76px/0110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://columbia.washingtonhistory.org/images/magazine/covers/covers76px/0110.jpg" /></a></div>Every once in a while, something really wonderful crosses my desk and <a href="http://knol.google.com/k/kimberly-voss/exploring-the-historical-process/1qbpl4lujqsx1/7#">this blog post</a> by Kimberly Voss was one of those things. In it, she explains how she was able to discover the story about journalist Bobbi McCallum in order to write the article featured in an issue of COLUMBIA magazine. You can check it out online at <a href="http://columbia.washingtonhistory.org/magazine/articles/2010/0110/0110-a1.aspx">our website</a>. <br />
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As Kimberly said in her post: "Often, as scholars, we focus on the results -- what it is we found. This is the story of how I got to the results."Gwen Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08127911325500433524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-20443646997842931632010-07-30T08:40:00.000-07:002010-07-30T08:44:03.222-07:00Twilight (yes, THAT Twilight) in the NorthwestLove them or hate them, the Twilight series of novels and movies has brought attention to Washington’s coastline and the small towns of Forks and LaPush. But what we don’t often think about is the attention that it has brought to the Quileute tribe, featured prominently in this story. <br />
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For those of you who’ve never read the series, it features a character named Jacob Black. Jacob is a Quileute who has the ability to transform, along with many other tribal members, into a werewolf.<br />
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Of her character, Stephenie Mayer says on her website:<br />
<blockquote>“Lots of people give me more credit than I deserve; they think I knew Jacob was a werewolf from the very beginning. This is not the case. Twilight was supposed to be a stand alone novel, remember. There was no thought of werewolves in my mind as I wrote it. The Quileute (Quill-yoot) legends Jacob tells Bella in chapter six of Twilight are all genuine Quileute stories that I learned when I was researching the tribe (which is a real tribe with a truly fascinating and mystical history). All actual Quileute legends, except for the vampire myth about the 'cold ones.' I latched onto the wolf story (the actual Quileute legend claims that the tribe descended from wolves transformed by a sorcerer) because it fit with my sketchy knowledge of vampires and werewolves always being at each others' throats (ha ha, pun intended).” (Read the rest <a href="http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/nm_thestory.html">here</a>)</blockquote><br />
But what are the actual stories behind the wolves of Twilight? From the WSHS permanent collection, two animal totem masks and a ceremonial drum are on loan to the Seattle Art Museum, as part of a new exhibition examining the Hollywood-style fiction of the wolf as a Native American animal totem in the movie Twilight. <br />
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The History Museum is lending both a <a href="http://collections.washingtonhistory.org/details.aspx?id=73037">wolf</a>- and <a href="http://collections.washingtonhistory.org/details.aspx?id=63172">bird</a>-head masks used by the Quileute tribe in dance ceremonies, dating to the late 19th century in the southwest corner of the Clallam County region of Washington State. Comparisons between the film’s use of the wolf as a mythological creature with the real cultural associations the animal has for the Quileute tribe are graphically depicted with the help of masks like these. The Seattle Art Museum’s exhibition, <i>Behind the Scenes: The Real Story of the Quileute Wolves</i>, runs from August 14, 2010 – August 14, 2011.<br />
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So if you (or someone you know) is on Team Jacob, consider checking out this exhibition to find out the real story.<br />
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More information about native culture and the <i>Behind the Scenes</i> exhibit can be found on the web at the following places:<br />
<ul><li> <a href="http://www.quileutenation.org/history">History of the Quileute Nation</a><br />
<li> <a href="http://www.quileutenation.org/culture/stories-and-tales">Raven Tales of the Quileute Nation</a><br />
<li> <a href="http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/exhibit/exhibitDetail.asp?eventID=18532">SAM Exhibition Info</a><br />
<li> And of course, Stephenie Meyer’s own <a href="http://www.stepheniemeyer.com">site</a> <br />
</ul>To learn more about Native culture, visit the History Museum’s In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts Exhibition on display through September 19. A corresponding festival with salmon bake, performances, art sale, and more, is August 7 and 8, 10 AM-5 PM daily at the History Museum in downtown Tacoma. Check out http://www.washingtonhistory.org/artsfestival/ for details about the “In the Spirit” celebration. <p align="right"><i>- Gwen</i></p>Washington State Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320707312246621759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-53346664143886849542010-07-13T10:57:00.000-07:002010-07-13T10:57:11.964-07:00Center for Columbia River History Announces 2010 James B. Castles FellowFormed in 1990, the <a href="http://www.ccrh.org/">Center for Columbia River History</a> is a consortium of the <a href="http://www.washingtonhistory.org/">Washington State Historical Society</a>, Portland State University and Washington State University Vancouver. Located on the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, its mission is to promote the study of Columbia River Basin history. CCRH conducts interdisciplinary research projects, publishes material in text and electronic formats, sponsors free public programs and teacher workshops, and develops curricula. It collaborates with other historical and cultural institutions and offers programs to schools, libraries, historical societies and public groups throughout the Columbia River Basin, a region that includes territory in seven states (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, and Utah) and one Canadian province (British Columbia).<br />
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Each year, CCRH selects a James B. Castles Fellow, conducts original scholarly research that contributes to public understanding of the history of the Columbia River Basin. The Castles Fellowship is made possible by an endowment provided by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust to CCRH in honor of James B. Castles, a founding trustee who promoted the heritage of the Columbia River throughout his life. This year's recipient is Johanna Ogden, an independent scholar who recently earned an M.A. in History at the University of British Columbia (2010). Her interests and publications have ranged from the Bracero Program in Hood River to Conscientious Objectors on the Oregon Coast during World War II. Most recently, she has investigated the immigration and activities of Punjabi Sikh laborers along the Columbia River in Washington and Oregon. In this effort, she has tied regional immigrant communities to the Ghadar Party, an early 20th Century Indian independence movement. Ms. Ogden's work fits into the CCRH Columbia River and the World Initiative. She plans to use the fellowship funds to broaden her archival research in the region and to revise a portion of her thesis, "Oregon and Global Insurgency: Punjabis of the Columbia River Basin," into an article-length manuscript. In addition, she will collaborate with CCRH staff to craft an internet product based on her work.<br />
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Learn more about the <a href="http://ccrh.org/about.php">Castles Endowment</a>, including the fellowship, lectureship, and public programs it supports.Washington State Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320707312246621759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-52294287647575828592010-07-06T11:07:00.000-07:002010-07-06T11:07:11.016-07:00Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!<span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://www.wa-trust.org/">Main Street Coordinator</a> </b>- If you followed the twists and turns of the state budget last year, especially as it relates to heritage, you know that the Main Street program was endangered. Luckily, it moved to the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, and will be managed by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. Here's the position description: The Main Street Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and delivering services primarily to Washington State Main Street members as well as build interest in downtown revitalization statewide. He or she will be responsible for promoting the program, aid communities in forming local Main Street revitalization efforts, and document progress based on national standards. Main Street is a program of the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation that is managed by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. The Main Street Coordinator will be hired by the Washington Trust as an independent contractor for a one-year period. The position may be extended at the end of year one if funding is available. The Main Street Coordinator will report directly to the Washington Trust Executive Director and will work in close collaboration with the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer. The successful candidate must live in or move to Washington State. Relocation to Seattle is not required. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to <a href="mailto:jmeisner@wa-trust.org">Jennifer Meisner</a>, Executive Director, by July 9, 2010. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://www.meekermansion.org/"><b>Administrator, Ezra Meeker Historical Society</b></a> - </b>Part-time position; duties include supervision of staff, recruitment, training and coordination of volunteers; general administration of the society; evaluation and implementation of historical programs and activities; curatorial duties which include the preservation and restoration of the Meeker Mansion. Screening of applications will begin immediately. <a href="mailto:Wes115@comcast.net">E-mail</a> your resume.</span><b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://wingluke.org/jobs.htm"><b>Grants Manager</b></a></b> </span></b><span style="font-size: small;">and</span><b><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://wingluke.org/jobs.htm">Development Manager</a></span></b>, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.empsfm.org/jobs/index.asp" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>EMP | Experience Music Project Adult Audience Specialist</b></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> - As a member of the education department, the Adult Audience Specialist is an active exhibition team participant, designing innovative gallery experiences and museum programs for adults and general visitors. The specialist will work with museum curators and educators to plan, and develop content related to both the museum's music- and science fiction-related exhibitions. In addition, the specialist will collaborate closely with the education staff to help the department design and deliver a full range of complementary programs that meet the needs of adult audiences. This is a temporary, part-time position (30 hours per week) July 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011. More information at . To apply, <a href="mailto:jobs@empsfm.org">E-mail</a> resume and cover letter referencing "Audience" in the subject line.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>Washington State Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320707312246621759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-41816370758366785952010-06-29T12:20:00.000-07:002010-06-29T12:20:51.429-07:00State Library Announce Summer Book SelectionsThe Washington State Library compiles dozens of interesting book lists, perhaps none more so than State Librarian Jan Walsh's seasonal reads. To jump-start summer (assuming we actually get summer this year), she's chosen nine books on the theme "Washington as Place." You can read Jan's comments on each book <a href="http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/wa_reads/WashingtonReadsSummer2010WashingtonasPlace.aspx">here</a>. The full list:<br />
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<ul><li>George Beahm with the Forks Chamber of Commerce, <i>Twilight Tours: An Illustrated Guide to the REAL Forks</i>, 2009.</li>
<li>Susan Colleen Browne, <i>Little Farm in the Foothills: A Boomer Couple's Search for the Slow Life</i>, 2009.</li>
<li>David C. Dykstra, <i>Lake Washington 130 Homes: A Guided Tour of the Lake's Most Magnificent Homes</i>, 2009.</li>
<li>Kurt Hoetling, <i>The Circumference of Home: One Man's Yearlong Quest for a Radically Local Life</i>, 2010.</li>
<li>Lloyd Kahn, <i>Builders of the Pacific Coast</i>, 2008.</li>
<li>Lawrence Kreisman and Glenn Mason, <i>The Arts and Crafts Movement in the Pacific Northwest</i>, 2007 (<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;">don't miss this wonderful</span> </span><a href="http://www.washingtonhistory.org/wshm/featuredexhibits/artsandcrafts.aspx" style="color: blue;">exhibit at the Washington State History Museum</a><span style="color: black;">, August 7 - November 28).</span></li>
<li>Craig Romano, <i>Columbia Highlands: Exploring Washington's Last Frontier</i>, 2007</li>
<li>Ann Leda Shapiro, <i>My Island</i>, 2009.</li>
<li>John Skewes and Robert Schwartz, <i>Seattle ABC</i>, 2009.</li>
</ul>Washington State Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320707312246621759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-82128318450583236102010-06-08T14:52:00.000-07:002010-06-08T14:52:18.770-07:00Professional Development Around the Region - June-JulyWashington and its neighbors are hosting some cool opportunities to learn, connect, and advance your museum skills in the next month or so:<br />
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- <a href="http://www.washingtonstatemuseums.org/annualconference.html"><b>Washington Museum Association Annual Conference</b></a>, June 16-18, Gig Harbor - With keynote speaker Nina Simon, this year's conference looks like a winner. <br />
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- <b><a href="http://www.achp.gov/106advanced.html">Advanced Section 106 Seminar</a></b>, July 15, Seattle - An in-depth look at consultation and resolving conflicts between development plans and historic preservation values under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. <br />
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- <b><a href="http://gawainweaver.com/workshop/care-id-photos-2010-seattle/">Care and Identification of Photographs</a></b>, July 22-25, Seattle - This 4-day workshop is an introduction to the history, identification, and preservation of photographic materials. Participants will acquire hands-on identification skills and learn practical photograph preservation techniques. Knowledge about photographic processes is essential to their preservation and leads to a greater appreciation of the aesthetics and history of photographic prints. Due to the hands-on nature of this workshop, the number of participants will be limited to 12. The Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA), a certifying organization of professional archivists, will award 15 Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this workshop. <br />
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- <b>Instructional Workshop on Museum Registration</b>, July 24, Auburn - This workshop is intended for heritage organization staff and volunteers who are involved in accepting and cataloguing new donations, and managing collections records. It will break down, in detail, budget-friendly, simple methods for the entire process of accessioning and cataloging objects, including how to incorporate an electronic database into your cataloguing process and meeting professional standards set by the American Museum Association. To register, call 253-288-7439 or <a href="mailto:hpittenger@auburnwa.gov">E-mail</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.aaslh.org/CollectionsCampTextiles.htm"><b>Collections Camp: Textiles</b></a>, July 28-30, Carson City, Nevada - This three day workshop will focus on the care and conservation of textiles in museum collections. Spend time working with conservators and textile experts to learn how to be a better steward of your textile collection.Washington State Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320707312246621759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-89306037596868227882010-05-24T11:09:00.001-07:002010-05-24T11:09:56.510-07:00COLUMBIAKids Takes Silver!From the AAM MUSE Awards held last night, this notice just posted:<br />
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SILVER: COLUMBIAKids<br />
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Judges said:<br />
<i>COLUMBIAKids is a very attractive website which functions like an on-line magazine. The site should be commended for involving children's authors and illustrators to work on the content which makes the site more appealing to the young readers. It is a useful resource for teachers. The site has many interesting sections to engage the readers - the jurors especially like CollectionConundrum which teaches children how to look at objects and PodPuzzle.</i><br />
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Read more at:<br />
<a href="http://www.mediaandtechnology.org/muse/2010community.html">http://www.mediaandtechnology.org/muse/2010community.html</a>Washington State Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320707312246621759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-92016748044359545932010-04-13T14:24:00.000-07:002010-04-13T14:24:20.038-07:00Author! Author!We're pretty proud of our director, Dave Nicandri. In our humble opinion, he runs one of the best historical organizations in the country. When he's not doing that, he's a historian--and his new book is coming out later this month. Here's what the press is saying:<br />
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"River of Promise: Lewis and Clark on the Columbia River, fills a significant gap in our understanding of the legendary expedition. Nicandri shifts the focus to a fundamental goal of the explorers: to discover the headwaters of the Columbia and a water route to the Pacific Ocean. He also restores William Clark to his role as primary geographic problem-solver of the partnership. Most historians assume that Meriwether Lewis was a more distinguished scientist than Clark because of his formal training in Philadelphia and superior writing skills. Here we see Clark as Lewis’s equal in scientific geography, not merely the practical manager of boats and personnel.<br />
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"Nicandri places the oft-mythologized Sacagawea in clearer perspective by focusing instead on the contributions of often-overlooked Indian leaders in Columbia River country. He also offers points of comparison to other explorers and a provocative analysis of Lewis’s suicide in 1809, arguing that it was not a rash decision brought about by despair, but the fruit of a seed planted much earlier—quite possibly in Columbia country."<br />
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Join Dave at the State Capital Museum on May 20 at 7 PM for a talk with humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson of The Dakota Institute. Enjoy Lewis and Clark themed refreshments (boudin blanc? bear steaks? who knows?)and get your copy signed! More information <a href="http://washingtonhistory.org/scmoc/event-programs.aspx">here</a>.Washington State Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320707312246621759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-48637342611374293012010-03-18T11:47:00.000-07:002010-03-18T11:48:39.451-07:00Tonight at the Washington State History Museum--March 18, 2010<b>THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE! > 6:30-8PM</b><br />
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The Kim Archer Band performed at the Museum on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and are back by popular demand. This time they’ll take you on a musical journey with their smooth, jamming mix of jazz, blues, and rock-n-roll. Included in the show are short commentaries on the history of the artists, the songs, and why they have stayed popular throughout the decades. Bring your dancing shoes!<br />
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(And by the way, admission to the Museum is FREE tonight after 2 pm!)<br />
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<b>On the Mezzanine.</b><br />
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Coming April 15…It’s a CHESS RUMBLE! Stay tuned to this blog to find out more.Washington State Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320707312246621759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-45575436587342959442010-03-16T14:41:00.001-07:002010-03-16T14:41:49.884-07:00Free “Washington Icons” Teacher Workshop at the History Museum<b>Free “Washington Icons” Teacher Workshop at the History Museum<br />
Saturday, April 10, 2010<br />
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If you were to pick an icon (person, place, or thing) what would it be? Join us for a special in-depth look at the “Icons of Washington History” exhibit and discover the key moments in Washington’s past. This workshop features the new online curriculum module by the same name, and as a huge added bonus, it’s FREE. Free lunch! Free clock hours! Free workshop! Does it get any better than that in these tough economic times?<br />
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For teachers new to the state, new to teaching regional history, or simply looking for a new look at a familiar subject, this half-day workshop is a must-do. Participants will join our education staff on a journey through Washington’s past and present, looking at the people, places, and objects that define our region. This content-based workshop will start out with a brief overview of Pacific Northwest history, then we’ll explore strategies for teaching with objects that you can use in your classroom using the “Icons of Washington History” online module.<br />
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In addition, we’ll provide loads of resources to help you book and prepare for a museum visit as well as integrate Washington and Pacific Northwest history in your classroom. Whether you’re a teacher, librarian, principal, or homeschooling parent, this workshop is for you! <br />
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The workshop, museum visit, lunch and 3.5 clock hours are provided FREE through the generous sponsorship of the Ben B. Cheney Foundation! Don’t miss this great opportunity!<br />
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To register, email schoolprograms@wshs.wa.gov with your name, school and number of participants (plus a contact email address) or call 253.798.5927.Washington State Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320707312246621759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-83679685307981104962010-03-16T13:00:00.000-07:002010-03-16T13:00:36.067-07:00Apply for Scholarships, Awards at Washington Museums Association ConferenceThis year's WMA conference is June 16-18 in Gig Harbor--a great opportunity to see the new Harbor History Museum. WMA offers four scholarships to help underwrite costs associated with attending, as well as several awards that recognize excellence in exhibits, projects and publications. <br />
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All the information is <a href="http://washingtonstatemuseums.org/annualconference.html">online</a>--but be quick! The deadline is March 26.Washington State Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320707312246621759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-7378203048852875262010-03-03T11:02:00.000-08:002010-03-03T11:02:30.276-08:00Great Moments in Northwest Women's History1848 - Women’s Rights Convention at Seneca Falls<br />
1871 - Susan B. Anthony visits Washington Territory<br />
1910 - Washington women win the right to vote<br />
1912 - Oregon women win the right to vote<br />
1920 - The 19th Amendment passes, guaranteeing all American women the right to vote<br />
1977 – International Women’s Year Conference at Ellensburg<br />
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<i>Be part of the next great moment in women’s history!</i><br />
Share your research and experience at “Game Changers and History Makers: Women in the Pacific Northwest,” the 63rd Pacific Northwest History Conference, November 3-5. This special gathering commemorates the centennial of Washington women’s suffrage and will feature nationally known speakers and compelling stories, all at Spokane’s historic Davenport Hotel. Proposals are encouraged for any topic on the theme of women in the Pacific Northwest. The anniversary of this momentous development in Washington history offers opportunities to consider women’s influence in the Pacific Northwest in a variety of arenas. Complete details <a href="http://www.washingtonhistory.org/heritageServices/conferences.aspx">online</a>.Washington State Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320707312246621759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-56253833720516310192010-03-01T11:12:00.000-08:002010-03-01T11:12:28.028-08:00Historic Preservation Blogs to WatchOne of the best things about the Washington State Historical Society is the many opportunities to partner with other state agencies and organizations whose primary focus is history. And one of our favorites is the Washington State <a href="http://www.dahp.wa.gov">Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation</a> (DAHP). They're housed just down the street from the State Capital Museum in Olympia, in a historically cool modernist building with big plate-glass windows. If you're walking up Capitol Way from downtown, you're likely to see State Historic Preservation Officer Allyson Brooks at her desk, working hard to ensure that Washington's historic places are preserved and managed appropriately.<br />
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DAHP runs a <a href="http://wadahp.wordpress.com">blog</a> worth checking out: it's a panoply of historic preservation doings around the state and nation. A recent entry made note of an NPR story about a <a href="http://wadahp.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/npr-green-building-historic-preservation/">green building project</a> in California, Historic Seattle's upcoming <a href="http://wadahp.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/historic-seattles-how-to-workshop-reminder/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+WashingtonStateDeptOfArchaeologyHistoricPreservation+(Washington+State+Dept.+of+Archaeology+%26+Historic+Preservation)">workshop series</a>, and the 2010 <a href="http://wadahp.wordpress.com/2010/02/22/2010-public-archaeology-field-school/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+WashingtonStateDeptOfArchaeologyHistoricPreservation+(Washington+State+Dept.+of+Archaeology+%26+Historic+Preservation)">Public Archaeology Field School</a> at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and Lava Beds National Monument. <br />
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The blog has an easy-to-use subscribe feature, so you can receive postings (on a regular, but not-too-frequent basis) in your email inbox. If historic preservation matters to you, consider signing up for this blog's feed.<br />
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Historic Seattle also recently launched its blog, <a href="http://main2seattle.wordpress.com/">MAin2</a>, named for Seattle telephone exchange codes used a half-century ago. While its primary focus is preservation issues in the Seattle area, writers go far afield too. Last week, we enjoyed posts about <a href="http://main2seattle.wordpress.com/2010/02/22/preservation-and-sustainability-in-cuba/">historic preservation and culture in Cuba</a>, and learned about the federal government's proposed <a href="http://main2seattle.wordpress.com/2010/02/17/ignoring-americas-treasures/">historic preservation budget</a>. Like DAHP's, this has a quick subscribe link, and like DAHP's blog, MAin2 is worth checking out. <br />
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What historic preservation blogs do you like?Washington State Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320707312246621759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-25727612687520945232010-02-23T15:11:00.000-08:002010-02-23T15:11:36.749-08:00Rural Eastern Washington Life in the Early 20th CenturyWe are quite fond of The Scout Report, a weekly list of interesting websites produced by the University of Wisconsin. The list recently included a link to the <a href="http://content.wsulibs.wsu.edu/cdm-matsura/">Frank A. Matsura Image Collection</a> at the Washington State University Digital Collections. It's well worth a look, and it's always affirming to see more digital resources available.<br />
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The Scout Report's summary review says: After coming to the United States from Japan in 1905, Frank S. Matsura stopped in Seattle and then moved across the Cascades to the city of Okanogan, WA. As a photographer, he was involved in his own practice and in documenting the changes in the environment as the city expanded and the Conconully Dam was built nearby. Matsura was a very active member of the community, and he created a playground for local children and he was fond of dressing up in strange hats and costumes. This delightful digital archive of his work was created by the Washington State University Libraries Digital Collections, and it contains almost 1600 of his photographs. Users can look through the "Predefined Searches" section for a few highlights organized into areas like "automobiles", "children", and "Native Americans". Overall, the site offers a rather unique glimpse into early 20th century life in rural eastern Washington.Washington State Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320707312246621759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-77970534524126775702010-02-17T12:28:00.000-08:002010-02-17T12:28:29.252-08:00Fay Fuller's Boots and Minty MudslidesIt's all in the latest issue of <a href="http://columbia.washingtonhistory.org/kids">COLUMBIAkids</a>. Learn about the first woman known to have climbed Mount Rainier--in 1890, just after Washington became a state. What clothes did she wear (no Gore-Tex available then)? What about climbing boots?<br />
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And while we're asking questions... Why is Princess Ariadne of Crete lounging around the Washington State History Research Center? Who is the ghost looking for her daughters in the lighthouse? What's a wabit basket? How did Pah-toe, Wy-east, and Loo-wit resolve their differences?<br />
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The answers, along with a recipe for no-bake Minty Mudslide cookies (perfect to munch while you're reading) are available in the new COLUMBIAkids.Washington State Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320707312246621759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056156201326960690.post-17532189777243304092010-02-17T12:17:00.000-08:002010-02-17T12:17:02.614-08:00How to Build a DinosaurCan dinosaurs be brought back to life? Is there a velociraptor lurking in the cells of every chicken? Does extinction have to be forever? Dr. Jack Horner is revered among those with an interest in dinosaurs, and our friends at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture will host the paleontologist on Friday, March 5 at 7:00 PM in UW Kane Hall 130. Ticket information at <a href="http://www.burkemuseum.org">www.burkemuseum.org</a>.Washington State Historical Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320707312246621759noreply@blogger.com0