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COLUMBIA: Spring 2008; Vol. 22, No. 1

Table of Contents

Behind the Scenes   2

History Commentary   3
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History as a tool to accurately assess "the gender gap."
By Stephanie Coontz

Seattle's Paramount Theater   9
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A success story of historic preservation and restoration.
By Nena Peltin

Mapping America's Progress   17
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United States atlas publisher Alvin J. Johnson's careful documentation of the westward movement gave his company a competative edge.
By Minie Smith

History Album   23
A quiet moment for Edmond Meany

The West the Railroads Made   24
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The construction of transcontinental railways altered the fabric of the American frontier.
By Carlos A. Schwantes

The Politics of Socialism   32
A look at early efforts to build a Socialist Party in the Northwest.
By Jeffrey A. Johnson

Rufus Woods   38
The Wenatchee Daily World's editor and publisher wielded a mighty weapon in the push for Grand Coulee Dam.
By Rebecca Smith

Retrospective Review   42

Additional Reading   43

Columbia Reviews   44