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Manuscripts

Preparations for the USGS 1923 cruise of Grand Canyon. Print from Freeman collection. Freeman walks from camera at center. Kolb has the handkerchief tied on his head. Photo probably by Roger Birdseye

Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: c.1923, Aug. 01
Call number: mssMarston papers V040/0047
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