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| 1882 | 1 |
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- 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.
- The Historic Normal Institute: When Seattle Became a Center for Educational Reform
In the summer of 1885, Seattle hosted its first genuine normal institute, inviting educators from across the Pacific Northwest to learn progressive New England teaching methods.
- Gunfire at the University of Washington
Tensions boil over into an armed confrontation between students and faculty, leaving a student wounded.
- A Landmark Ruling for Donation Land Claims
The federal government establishes a precedent for canceling land claims after a Puyallup Valley settler failed to live on his property.
- The Temperance Movement Makes Its Mark in Seattle
Western Washington women organize to battle 'worthless' sensational literature and the influence of the liquor trade.
- The Art of Moral Discipline in the 1885 Classroom
A look back at the rigorous and often controversial methods of classroom management and character building in 1880s Seattle schools.
- The Temperance Boom Comes to Seattle
Frances E. Willard, the national leader of the WCTU, receives a massive, star-studded welcome at Yesler's Hall to launch a campaign for moral reform.
- The Debut of Seattle’s First Art Association
A look back at the 1885 exhibition that showcased local painters and brought the fine arts to a frontier town.
- The Moral Crusade for Seattle's Streets
Proponents of the 'Law and Order' ticket gather to demand the closure of 'lava bed' dives and gambling dens in an impassioned local election rally.
- The 'Bijou Theater' Boxing Match Ends in a Brawl
A staged boxing match between Professor Dutchy and Phil Dawe ends in a disappointing fizzle and a near-riot when the audience suspects a fix.
- A Glimpse of Early Student Life at 'The University'
A parent reflects on the rigorous intellectual environment and the warm, 'family-like' boarding experience at a regional boarding school in Washington Territory.
- English Homesteader Runs Out of Money Near Seattle
An immigrant family struggling to clear their homestead near Seattle loses their only daughter and everything they own to a tragic logging accident.