Jay Lane
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Publisher
Washington State Legacy Project, Office of the Secretary of State
Language
English
Description
Raised by a widow in Kelso, Washington during the Great Depression, Sid Snyder became an enterprising grocery store owner, a pioneering bank founder, successful real estate investor and one of the most respected lawmakers in Washington State history. His constituents included famers, loggers, fishermen, oyster growers and small business. In his many roles in state government, Sid was known as the man who could get things done, who could bring opposing...
Author
Publisher
Washington State Legacy Project, Office of the Secretary of State
Language
English
Description
Statewide elections don't get much tighter than Washington's 2004 gubernatorial race between Christine Gregoire and Dino Rossi. Although the election took place on November 2, 2004, a winner wasn't named until June 6, 2005 after a series of recounts -- at one point only 8 votes separated the candidates -- lawsuits, and finally a court trial.
Author
Publisher
Washington State Legacy Project, Office of the Secretary of State
Language
English
Description
Misjudged, underestimated and sometimes ignored, Jennifer Dunn broke the gender barrier repeatedly as a single mother of two boys from Bellevue, Washington. Once labeled a Glamour Girl in Congress, Dunn rose through the ranks to become one of the most powerful women on Capitol Hill, a protégé of the speaker of the House and a friend of presidents. Dunn fought vigorously for families and women and created change throughout her career at state, national...
Author
Publisher
Washington State Legacy Project, Office of the Secretary of State
Language
English
Description
John Spellman, the former King County executive who became Washington's governor, is the subject of a biography produced by a prolific history-based program of the Office of Secretary of State. Details Spellman's upbringing, military service, education and political career.
Author
Publisher
Washington State Legacy Project, Office of the Secretary of State
Language
English
Description
Nancy Evans' husband, Daniel Evans, served as Washington's Governor from 1965 to 1977 and as a U. S. Senator from 1983 to 1989. While First Lady of Washington, Nancy saved the Governor's Mansion. The book also describes her long time involvement with civic causes.
Author
Publisher
Washington State Legacy Project, Office of the Secretary of State
Language
English
Description
Slade Gorton was a major force in Washington state politics in the second half of the 20th century. He served as Washington State Attorney General and was a U.S. Senator. He was involved with the fishing rights controversy, the spotted owl versus logging, saving major league baseball in Seattle, and served on national commissions.