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Image of Compact disc, The Presidents of the United States of America, self-titled CD, PopLlama Products © 1995

Compact disc, The Presidents of the United States of America, self-titled CD, PopLlama Products © 1995

The Presidents of the United States of America was an alternative rock band formed in Seattle in 1993. The three-piece group's initial line-up consisted of vocalist and bassist Chris Ballew, drummer Jason Finn, and guitarist Dave Dederer. Ballew and Dederer met while attending The Bush School in Seattle. The self-titled debut album included the singles "Kitty," "Lump," "Peaches" and "Dune…
ID Number:2013.71.14
Date:1995
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Compact disc, Harvey Danger, "Where have all the merrymakers gone?", The Arena Rick Recording Company © 1997

Harvey Danger was an American indie rock band that is most known for their 1998 single "Flagpole Sitta." The band began in 1992 with University of Washington classmates Jeff Lin and Aaron Huffman who were both journalists on the staff of The Daily. The name "Harvey Danger" came from a phrase graffitied onto the wall of the newspaper's office. In…
ID Number:2013.71.15
Date:1997
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Compact disc, Modest Mouse, "The Moon & Antarctica," Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. © 2000

Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band started in 1993 in Issaquah by Isaac Brock (lyrics, vocals, guitar), Jeremiah Green (drums), and Eric Judy (bass). “The Moon & Antarctica” was their third studio album and the first released on Epic Records. The album's title is taken from the opening scene of the 1982 film Blade Runner, where the main…
ID Number:2013.71.16
Date:2000
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Compact disc, Death Cab for Cutie, "The Stability E.P.", Barsuk Records © 2002

Death Cab for Cutie is an American alternative rock band started in Bellingham in 1997. The Stability EP was a limited edition EP released in 2002. The band lineup at that time was Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar, piano), Chris Walla (guitar, production, keyboards), Nick Harmer (bass) and Michael Schorr (drums). Death Cab for Cutie's music has been labeled as indie…
ID Number:2013.71.17
Date:2002
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Compact disc, Band of Horses, "Everything All the Time," Sub Pop Records © 2006

Band of Horses is an American rock band formed in Seattle in 2004. After the break-up of his previous band, Carissa's Weird, Ben Bridwell (vocals, guitar) formed Band of Horses with bassist Chris Early and drummer Tim Meinig. They were soon joined by former Carissa's Wierd bandleader Mat Brooke (guitar, vocals). Their first full-length album, “Everything All the Time,” was…
ID Number:2013.71.18
Date:2006
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Compact disc, Brandi Carlile, "Live at Easy Street Records," BMG Music Entertainment © 2007

Brandi M. Carlile (b. 1981) is an American singer-songwriter. Carlile was born in Ravensdale, Washington, and began her career performing in Seattle music clubs. Carlile's music has been categorized in various genres including pop, rock, alternative country, and folk. Carlile has been a vocal advocate for causes like LGBTQ rights, the empowerment of women, and awareness about health issues. This…
ID Number:2013.71.19
Date:2007
Image of Compact disc, Fleet Foxes, self-titled CD, Sub Pop Records © 2008

Compact disc, Fleet Foxes, self-titled CD, Sub Pop Records © 2008

Fleet Foxes are an American indie folk band formed in Seattle in 2006. Robin Pecknold (vocals, guitar) and Skyler Skjelset (guitar, mandolin, backing vocals) met while attending Lake Washington High School in Kirkland. They gained prominence with their second EP Sun Giant and their debut album Fleet Foxes in 2008 (both on Sub Pop records). The cover art for this…
ID Number:2013.71.20
Date:2008
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Compact disc, Macklemore, "The Language of My World," NWX Music © 2005

Ben Haggerty (b. 1983) is a rapper and songwriter who goes by the stage name Macklemore. Haggerty was born and raised in Seattle and earned a bachelors degree from The Evergreen State College in 2005. He recorded an EP titled “Open Your Eyes” in 2000 under the name Professor Macklemore, which he distributed himself. He dropped the "Professor" from his…
ID Number:2013.71.30
Date:2005
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Board game, "The New Dungeon Game" from TSR #1045, ca. 1989

This board game was developed by TSR, which is now owned by Renton-based Wizards of the Coast. Dungeon! features a map of a simple six-level dungeon with hallways, rooms, and chambers.
ID Number:2013.104.1
Date:Circa 1989
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Fantasy roleplaying game, "Dungeons & Dragons: Fantasy Adventure Game Expert Set" from TSR #1012, ca. 1980

This roleplaying game was developed by TSR, which is now owned by Renton-based Wizards of the Coast. The Expert Set is an expansion boxed set for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.
ID Number:2013.104.2
Date:Circa 1980
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