In Washington, the state has taken the theme of "LAW & ORDER IN THE ARCHIVES: Crooks, Cops and Courts." The month-long event, part of a national celebration, is co-sponsored by the Washington State Archives. Stat
e penitentiary guards, Supreme Court justices, mugshot books, county clerk records, and even prisoner shackles are all documented in photographs, court records, artifacts and ephemera in institutions across the state.
For a look at what's happening in the Evergreen State, go to
http://www.sos.wa.gov/archives/month/ State Archivist Jerry Handfield says, "Thanks to our main State Archives office in Olympia and our branches throughout Washington, people now and in the future can learn about the people, events and stories that make up the fabric of our state’s interesting past. Whether it’s a famous Washingtonian or someone’s own family history, Archives can help direct you toward the documents and resources that will help you in your search."