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Pack Train

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A man leads a pack train of mules laden with packages down a trail near Dawson, Yukon Territory, Canada. Caption reads: "Packtrain, Dawson, Y.T."

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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)04143

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011FWE
Legacy ID
WHi 80380

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