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Collections and Primary Sources

Center For Pacific Northwest Studies
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 98225-9123

Washington State Archives
Northwest Regional Branch
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 98225-9123

Wilson Library
Western Washington University
516 High Street., Bellingham, WA 98225-9103

Photo Archives
Whatcom Museum of History and Art
121 Prospect Street., Bellingham, WA 98225