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Derrick Platform Transport

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View of passengers disembarking from a lighter by means of a platform suspended from a derrick in the water near Nome. Caption reads: "Leaving for their happy home, Nome, Alaska."

Creator:
Goetze, O. D. (Otto Daniel)

Publication Information

Creator Goetze, O. D. (Otto Daniel)

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 10 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)01450

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011KHF
Legacy ID
WHi 71938

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