History Day - Government Information Resources

Scanned content of 25 newspapers in the state from the second half of the nineteenth century.

The rich collections of the society, such as Gustav Sohon 1855 Treaty Drawings and Paintings, Roger Cooke Paintings of Lewis & Clark Expedition, and Governor's Papers on Women's Issues 1904-1984,can be searched by keyword or catalog number.

The nation's first archives dedicated specifically to the preservation of electronic records from both State and Local agencies that have permanent legal, fiscal or historical value.

State and local government, genealogical information, agency records, etc.

Keyword searchable. Searches can be filtered by date, location or topic.

A searchable database of more than 160 scanned Washington history publications in 14 subject categories such as geography, territorial and state government, exploration and early travel, and women's stories.

Classroom materials aligned with grade level expectations to support curriculum development, instructional practices, and assessment of student learning.

Search the state library catalog for state and federal documents, as well as materials on Washington state government, history, culture, and genealogy. The state library website also has access points to the Washington Newspapers database, historical collections, and Find-It! Washington.