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The Daniel J. Evans Library at The Evergreen State College keeps a Rare Books Room that holds handmade and small press books, miniature books, rare trade books and regional material, including Northwest authors and Northwest history. The room is named for James F. Holly, the college’s founding dean. The library is adding Washington Wide to its collection, accepted by Jenn Oates, Ph.D., Director of Library Services.
The library is at 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW in Olympia, Thurston County. The Washington State Legislature created the college in 1967, and Governor Daniel J. Evans signed the bill. Classes began in 1971. Evans became the college’s president in 1977 and served until 1983. The library carries his name.
Washington Wide is a 172-page hardcover of panoramic film photographs from 30+ years across Washington State, shot on Fuji Velvia 50. Randy Lewis, a Colville elder and storyteller, wrote the foreword. It is $59.99 at washingtonwide.com, with free shipping in the contiguous US. Orca Books in Olympia also carries it.