We have a new search feature on the Digital Archives. This new feature is under the Collections Tab. Click on the word Collections in yellow from our webpage and the current list of collections available to search on the Digital Archives will appear.
The search feature allows you to keyword search the titles and title level descriptions of our collections. For example, you can search Okanogan and any record series title or title level description that contains the word Okanogan will appear. Searches may also include the words and and or. For example, search “Spokane and County” and anything in our collections with Spokane County will appear.
This type of search is especially helpful for quickly finding the different county records we hold. We are in the process of updating and enhancing our descriptions of titles to give you a better idea of what is contained in each collection.
We hope you enjoy using our website and the many search functions that we provide. We are constantly looking for ways to make records more accessible to you through the website. If you have any questions please contact us at digitalarchives@sos.wa.gov or 509-235-7500 x200.
Wrestling, 1950-1970, Unknown, Department of Corrections, McNeil Island Corrections Center Photograph Collection, 1855-2010, Washington State Archives, Digital Archives, http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov.
Inmates at the McNeil Island Corrections Center were exposed to a host of activities to help pass the time. These activities are highlighted in one of our photograph collections, Department of Corrections, McNeil Island Corrections Center Photograph Collection, 1855-2010. To find these records, run a keyword search for the word “Prisoners.” Clicking on the Photographs results will show you the activities available to inmates. Some of these activities included inmate jobs, classes, and sports.
