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Jack and Canoes
August 1916
Jack walking along the shoreline of the Chippewa River. There are several canoes behind him.
A Canoe on Shore
August 1916
Elevated view looking down at a canoe on the shoreline of the Chippewa River as The Gang takes a well-earned rest.
The Noon Portage
1909
Two of The Gang carrying a canoe on a portage in the Presque Isle River.
Bill Williams
1907
Bill Williams standing in front of a tree at the shoreline. There is a canoe next to him on the left, and paddles, bags and boxes are on the ground on the right.
End of the First Portage
1909
A view through foliage of the canoes at the Presque Isle River, where The Gang completed their first portage of the trip.
Canoes at Sunset
August 1916
Empty canoes on the shore of the Chippewa River at sunset.
