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Aleson with wrecked motor. Four cylinder Evinrude Sportfour. Granite Springs Rapid. Aleson attempted a run up the river and it ended at Granite Springs Rapid when the motor was wrecked

Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1944, Feb.
Call number: mssMarston papers V151/0042
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