APPENDIX: This document was written for purposes other than this project but covers significant events and personalities of the time. It is posted with permission and is unedited. The views expressed are soley those of the author.
An Interview with Laura May Abraham (Booker)
By Stephen Charak
Laura May Booker owned and operated the Rainbow Restaurant, which was a principal gathering place for musicians and activists for many years in downtown Olympia. This is a 54-page story written by Stephen Charak in 1988 for Olympia Voices.
Laura came to Olympia in 1971 and touched many lives. Her charm, enthusiasm, and generosity endeared her to the community. She currently lives in California and continues to promote the music scene, especially jazz.
Stephen Charak was an educator and writer in Olympia. He passed away in 2004 at age 51.