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The Cold War and Red Scare in Washington State
 
Curriculum project about McCarthyism and the fear of Communism in post-World War II Washington state. The site features essays on topics such as radicalism and anti-radicalism in Washington politics and "Hunting Reds in the Evergreen State," and dozens of related primary source documents. Also includes a timeline, bibliography, and glossary. From the Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest at the University of Washington.
http://www.washington.edu/uwired/outreach/cspn/Website/Resources/Curriculum/Cold%20War/Cold%20War%20Main.html
Topics: Washington State: Government, Washington State: History
Last updated Jun 23, 2009
History of Washington State and the Pacific Northwest
This site contains a series of illustrated Pacific Northwest history lectures prepared for undergraduates by a professor at the University of Washington. Covers the years from 1741 to the late 20th century. Includes three major areas: a general introduction to Pacific Northwest history, contacts and contests from 1741 to 1900 (such as fur trade and Pacific Northwest Indians), and urban industrial growth from 1846 to the present.
http://www.washington.edu/uwired/outreach/cspn/hstaa432/
Topics: U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place
Last updated Jun 28, 2009
HistoryLink: The Free Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History
This site about Seattle, King County, and Washington state history features essays, oral histories, timelines, maps, documents, photo essays, and directories of local museums and heritage groups. The galleries section lists Washington state citizens who died in World War II and subsequent military conflicts. Also find links related to local and general history websites.
http://www.historylink.org/
Topics: Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Regions
Last updated Jun 8, 2009
Pacific Northwest History
Collection of links to websites with historical material for Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington state. Also includes links to general Pacific Northwest sites. Topics include American Indians, the Columbia River, and the Klondike gold rush. From the University of Washington Libraries.
http://www.lib.washington.edu/subject/History/tm/pnw.html
Topics: Washington State: History
Last updated Mar 23, 2006
The Washington State Historical Society (WSHS)
Provides information about the WSHS and its museums and exhibits, research and educational services, publications, and events. Includes information about membership, employment, and contacts. Searchable.
http://www.wshs.org/wshs/
Topics: Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Travel
Last updated Oct 9, 2004
Washington Territory 1853-1889
This online exhibit of photographs, maps, and ephemera documents the 36-year history of the Washington Territory. Includes a related pathfinder. From the Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections Department of the Holland Library at Washington State University.
http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/masctour/washingtonterritory/
Topics: U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place
Last updated May 10, 2006
Washington [State] Territorial Timeline
Using pictures, maps, and documents from the State Archives, this site traverses the history of the Pacific Northwest and Washington Territory. The timeline begins with The Sailing Years of the Pacific Northwest: 1540-1799 and ends with The March to Statehood: 1881-1889 .
http://www.secstate.wa.gov/history/timeline.aspx
Topics: U.S. History By Place, Washington State: History, Washington State: History By Place
Last updated Feb 22, 2007
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