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Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection

Climbing to summit with packs. (Our goods in foreground) Shape, William, 1867-1960

Description

Photograph depicts a man with a pile of good and supplies. A line of packers climbing to the summit of Chilkoot Pass is in the background. Note written on verso reads: "#23. Climbing to summit with packs. (12 days work.) Our goods in foreground."

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