If you Enjoy the Pursuit involved in genealogical pursuits, you will enjoy reading the article that appeared in the Herald, as follows: Ref The HERALD, Everett WA Date:Dec 27 2001 Page(s) Main Section, A1 and A12 http://heraldnet.com/search/ Article: Display celebrates roots By Warren Cornwall, Herald Writer Quote:"A lot pf people, when they think about the black history in Snohomish County, they'll go back to the Second World War. But they don't realize it goes way back says Marian Harrison of Everett, who is researching African-American history." Accompanied by a PIX captioned: "Marian Harrison is working with volunteers to bring Snohomish County's black legacy to the forefront, including her great-grandmother, Louisa Donaldson (below), one of the county's earliest African-American residents." The article includes a box How to help - a contact with Karyn Zigler at 425-388-3542. Kryn Zigler is filling the void of an account of black history in this region. The search has gotten back to 1872 & Monroe. Search sources, and techniques are brought out in this article to disclose the "detective work" that genealogists do to find the "impossible". COMMENT: Among the dark side of SC history that we may already have knowledge, is the fact that there was a Klu Klux Klan organization, in Snohomish County; even a membership application form from the 1920s has been discovered. And did you know that the Klan had a gathering in 1924 in Stanwood that had a turnout of 10,000 ? I don't recall hearing that in any of my Pac NW History classes, or any other of our history classes. I found this account well worth reading, for its genealogical elements, its historical findings through research, and its informative FYI. A box included encapsules "Kwanzaa facts" giving us a lot of information about this celebration which is oriented toward African images, traditions and language. It is stated that it is cultural rather than a religious holiday. The box explains very informatively the 7 principles of Kwanzaa;what each day of it represents, such as unity;self-determination, collective work and responsibility;cooperative economics; purpose; creativity; and faith. A website for those wishing to learn more is www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org A fascinating and informative article- a People Oriented article worth reading. Carroll in Snohomish * * * 30 * * *