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Week #113 TGIF

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Maggie-migration

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QUESTION: Which figure in American literature was once an employee of the San Francisco Mint?

 

First post with the correct answer wins an April Census Report and a display box.

 

Don't forget, we also draw for a runner-up prize from all remaining posts with a correct answer.

 

Good Luck!

 

 

 

REMINDER: The Numisma-Quest ends/ended on Saturday at midnight EST. Entries after that time will not be valid. See the Trivia Info post for more details.

 

 

When you post your answer, only the administrators can see it. Stop back each Monday. We will make all the posts visible and announce the winners.

 

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QUESTION: Which figure in American Literature was once an employee of the San Francisco Mint?

 

 

ANSWER: Francis "Bret" Harte was employed there in a clerical capacity during the 1860's. He is famous for such works as "The Luck of Roarting Camp" and "The Luck of Roarting Camp" and "The Outcasts of Poker Flat."

 

The winner is: JonathanB!! Your prize is an April Census Book and a display box.

 

The runner up winner is: GMargulie! Your prize is a Cherrypickers guide.

 

Congratulations and thanks to everyone for playing!!

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