Records of the Washington State Ferries, 1926-2004.

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Records of the Washington State Ferries, 1926-2004.

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Consists mostly of correspondence, together with advertising; agreements; financial documents; legal documents; newspaper clippings; pamphlets; reports; statistics; and studies. Of particular interest are the files on specific ferries, which in some cases include blueprints, inspection and drydock records, or log books.

33 cubic ft.

Washington State Archives, Southwest Regional Branch

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