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Crosby Store ledger advances in Archives Treasures tourney

Crosby Store ledger advances in Archives Treasures tourney

The quarterfinals of the Archives Treasures tourney are set. The 1859-60 Crosby Store ledger joined the Elite Eight after defeating the 1857 map of Western Washington Territory 54 percent to 46 percent in Game 8 of the first round. We’ll begin the quarters Monday afternoon with an online poll featuring the 1969 Black Panther protest photos going against the 1971 Satsop rock festival photos.

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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