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COLUMBIA: Summer 2002; Vol. 16, No. 2

Table of Contents

From the Editor   2

History Commentary   3
Our state capitol: tales and dreams.
By Leavitt S. White

The King County Poor Farm   8
The evolving mission of this public-funded entity planted the seeds of two regional medical centers.
By Terri Mitchell

The Artistic Views of Gustavus Sohon   16
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This series of images provides graphic details of Colonel George Wright's "savage campaign" of 1858.
By Paul D. McDermott and Ronald E. Grim

From the Collection   23
The Monorail-inspiration for the future or a relic of Seattle's past?

Indian Trade Blankets in the Pacific Northwest   24
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From a humble and utilitarian beginning as a trade good and article of clothing to a prized status symbol and valuable collector's item. By W. R. Swagerty

History Album   29
Ezra Meeker's best friend.

"Irish Pat" McMurtry   32
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The world heavyweight champion who might have been. By Peter Bacho

Following in Their Footsteps   37
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The birth and infancy of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, 24 years old in November 2002. By Wallace G. Lewis

Correspondence/Additional Reading   43

Columbia Reviews   44