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Miners Pack Train
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Elevated view of a group of miners on horseback crossing a bridge into Fairbanks, Alaska, May 20th, 1905. Houses are on the other side of the river. Caption reads: "Miners cavalcade bringing over a quarter of million dollars gold dust from the creeks to Fairbanks — May 20th 1905."
May 20, 1905
Albertype Co.
Publication Information
| Creator | Albertype Co. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | May 20, 1905 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 18 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | (A61)05339 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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