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Kennedy's Pack Train

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A view of Kennedy's Pack Train, about to cross the Chena River. The pack train carried large amounts of gold dust taken from creeks. Caption reads: "Kennedy's Pack Train Crossing the Chena River."

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)01308

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011EL3
Legacy ID
WHi 71562

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