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Crosby Store ledger moves to Archives tourney semis

Crosby Store ledger moves to Archives tourney semis

The four semifinalists for the Archives Treasures tourney are set. The 1859-60 Crosby Store ledger advanced to the semis after defeating the Washington territorial seal 52 percent to 48 percent in their quarterfinal matchup. The store ledger will face the 1906 Tenino Oregon Trail marker Thursday. The first semi starts this afternoon when the 1969 Black Panther protest photos square off against the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption documents.

Archives quarterfinal #4: WA territorial seal vs. Crosby Store ledger

Archives quarterfinal #4: WA territorial seal vs. Crosby Store ledger

We’ve finally reached the fourth and final quarterfinal of our Archives Treasures tourney: the Washington territorial seal vs. the 1859-60 Crosby Store ledger. You have until Wednesday at 9 a.m. to vote for your favorite using the online poll below. The winner advances to the semis and faces the 1906 Tenino Oregon Trail marker photo.  Happy voting! Washington territorial seal 1859-60 Crosby Store ledger [poll id=”63″]  

Archives tourney Game 8: Crosby Store ledger vs 1857 WA Territory map

Archives tourney Game 8: Crosby Store ledger vs 1857 WA Territory map

We’re finally here: the eighth and final game of the first round of the Archives Treasures tourney, aka November Nuttiness. This matchup features two items from Washington’s early territorial days: the 1859-60 Crosby Store ledger and an 1857 map of Western Washington Territory. The winner advances to the quarterfinals, which begin early next week. You have until Monday at 9 a.m. to vote for your Game 8 favorite. Just use the online poll below. The other Archives Treasures quarterfinalists are…

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