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Known for his poise, intellect, and influence until his death in October 2019, Elijah Cummings was one of the most respected figures in contemporary politics, a politician who held fast to his beliefs but was not afraid to reach across the aisle in the name of friendship and progress. Since his earliest days in government through his time as a representative and chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, he proved his abilities as a politician who could operate at the highest levels of democracy, serving the people of Baltimore and illustrating the importance of working with and for the underdog.
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It s in the P-I: Seattle Public Library offers free access to Seattle Post-Intelligencer archives by Callie Craighead, SeattlePI
Now that you know the history behind Seattle s oldest newspaper which printed its first issue 157 years ago this week you might be wondering how you can access the Seattle Post-Intelligencer s rich database of past issues.
Whether it s for personal family research or just to see what Seattle was like in its nascent stages, Seattleites can now peruse old editions for free as the Seattle Public Library recently acquired access to the digital archives. This is a game-changer for our community’s and staff’s ability to more fully research local history, said Andrew Harbison, SPL s assistant director for collections and access. From family wedding announcements, to obituaries, to photos and stories of historic news events, patrons can explore our region’s stories with greater breadth and depth either on their own, or with the ass