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Memorials to the dead, Kuskokwim River, Alaska



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    Black and white photograph, partial view, to the right of photo, of assortment of flowers in baskets, vases, planters for the memorial service of Eliza A. Otis, wife of Harrison Gray Otis. Connecting view is Image Number 000058. Image is overexposed. "5" stamped on top left corner of photo.

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