Women of Issaquah in WWI
By Erica Maniez, Museum Director / Summer 2003 After the United States entered World War II on December 7, 1941, many of Issaquah’s young men left town to serve in the military. Women stayed behind to tend victory gardens, run family businesses, volunteer as airplane...
Hearing History: Bill Evans
Maria McLeod: …Tell me a story about you and Walt Seil. I know you guys ran around together, and I’m sure there’s a lot of stories. Some you could probably tell, some you can’t. [laughter] But what’s a memorable moment with your friend Walt? ...
Hearing History: Walt Seil
Walt SeilSenior Yearbook Photoca 1941 Maria McLeod: Well, OK, so tell me the story about shooting off your hand. Walt Seil: Well, this was in the fall of the year. And Tony Campbell, who was neighbors to us, him and I decided to go hunting for deer. We...