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3 stories matching folk

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  1. University Social Honors Professor Lee and Retiring Professor Bradley

    A celebratory gathering at the university president's home marks the return of a faculty member and the departure of another to his farm.

    Feb 24, 1884Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerUniversity of Washington, Seattle, King County

  2. The Perils of 'Coasting' in Downtown Seattle

    A winter evening of sledding on the city's steep hills resulted in multiple injuries, leaving one young man unconscious.

    Feb 6, 1884Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  3. The Asylum's Quiet Harmony

    A rare glimpse into the operations of Washington Territory’s only mental hospital, as reported by its superintendent in 1884.

    Jul 9, 1884Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSteilacoom, Pierce CountyCity Hall

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