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- 1939-11-11
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
Brigadier General Maurice W. Thompson, Washington National Guard, left, Governor Clarence D. Martin, center, and Asst. Secretary of State Charles B. Reed, right, examine the original "Constitution of the State of Washington" during Admittance Day ceremonies in Olympia on November 11th. Also attached is the original pen used to sign the historical document by then President Benjamin Harrison. The ceremony in 1939 celebrated Washington's Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years of statehood. (TNT 11-11-39, p. 2) ALBUM 10.
Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955;Washington State Golden Jubilee, 1939-- Olympia; Thompson, Maurice W., 1878-1954; Reed, Charles B.; Constitutions--Washington (State);