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3 dated records on file

On September 8th

1860 to 1934 — what the record says happened on this date, in the order the years gave it to us.

  1. 1860history
    Lady Elgin

    The September 8, 1860 sinking is documented. The site's documented history is the record the rest of the file stands on. The fact is historically verified — the part of the file that doesn't need hedging. The detail is preserved in 'Lady Elgin'. It is the kind of fact the rest of the dossier leans on.

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  2. 1900history
    1900 Storm site

    The September 8, 1900 storm is documented; ~8,000 died. 1900 Storm site's past is on record — the entry belongs to the verified layer beneath whatever lore attaches. The record holds it as fact — documented, not retold. The detail is preserved in '1900 Storm'. The record keeps it — history, not lore.

    Galveston, Texas
  3. 1934history
    Morro Castle

    The September 8, 1934 fire is documented. A documented history gives the file real substance; this entry is part of that spine. This belongs to the verified spine of the entry, the layer everything else is measured against. 'Morro Castle' documents the entry. The detail belongs to the verified spine of the entry.

    Asbury Park, New Jersey