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The Nantucket Historical Association has acquired a first-edition book written by Frederick Douglass, the famous American abolitionist who escaped slavery.
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My Bondage, My Freedom, it was published in 1855, and is an autobiography of the first part of Douglass’s life. He describes his childhood growing up as a slave, as well as his escape and settlement as a free man in the North.
Douglass had ties to Nantucket, which spurred this purchase. Amelia Holmes, Director of Collections and Research Services for the Nantucket Historical Association, said the NHA found the book online, and through donor support, was able to purchase it for their collection.
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CLARK COUNTY – The Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show streamed on Facebook Live on March 31. Viewers saw award-winning pieces, and heard from artists and teachers as they explained how they adapted to at-home teaching and learning during the pandemic.
“We are so pleased at the level of participation we received for Southwest Washington’s first-ever virtual art show,” said Amelia Holmes, ESD 112’s art show coordinator. “The success of this year’s show is a testament to the resilience, passion, and creativity of the art students and teachers in our region, and we are so grateful for the amount of interest they showed in participating, despite having to do so virtually.”
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