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Includes brief information and illustrations for the state bird, tree, flower, flag, and song. Also included is a brief overview of the state history and economy. This brochure pre-dates current status of state symbols. Circa 1948-1956.

A two-page informational guide to Washington State symbols. At the time of its publication, it included State seal, flag, motto, nickname, bird, dance, song, folk song, fruit, tree, flower, grass, ship, gem, and fish.

Souvenir print copies of the Washington State seal, published during Victor Meyers' and Belle Reeves' respective tenures as Secretary of State.

Reproduction of the Washington State Territorial Seal (1854) with short description. Published by Earl Coe, Secretary of State [1948-1956].

A one-page history of the Washington State Seal.

A Washington State publication featuring the words and music (Helen Davis) and arrangement (Stuart Churchill) for "Washington, My Home".

Cassette tapes featuring recordings of "Washington, My Home" performed by Washington State University students. Donated to the State Library in January 1987.

A green sheet of paper with the lyrics for "Washington, My Home", including the names of the state senators (Bailey, Elway, Nordquist) who sponsored S.B. 151 (1959), and two conifers at the bottom.

A red 45 RPM record featuring "Washington, My Home". Words & music by Helen Davis. Soloist: Howard Harding. Organ and Piano: Harry Reed and Wally Anderson.