Blues Music

Blues music originated in the deep south of the United States around the end of the 19th century. Explore the expansive evolution of this enriching genre with these albums and books  available at Tacoma Public Library. For more information on how you can explore and develop your musical talents stop by the Media Lab at…
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Daffodil Parade 1967

The "stream" of "hot coffee" does not seem to soil the white ballroom gown of Susan Bona, the 1966 Daffodil Queen, as she stands in the daffodil coffee cup waving to the large crowds lining Pacific Avenue during the 1967 Daffodil parade. The Coffee House Roasters float #21, cleverly named the "Queen's Coffee Break" was…
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Carol Glenn

Carol Glenn of Bethel High School was crowned the 1977 Daffodil Festival Queen in ceremonies held at Pacific Lutheran University on March 9, 1977. Miss Glenn, a senior, was the first top royalty selected from her school and the first African-American to receive that honor.  Miss Glenn, the daughter of retired Staff Sergeant and Mrs…
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The Poetry of Nature

The theme of nature is second to love when it comes to poetry. The beauty of America’s dramatic landscapes, wild forests, and thundering rivers and waterfalls has been a source of artistic wonder and expression for centuries. Let the inspiring power of nature wash over you with these enlightening, nature themed books of poetry available…
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