Mining Crew Drifting for Gold Below Discovery Point, Deadwood, Dak. Terr.
ca. 1876
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Bystanders pose for photographer S. J. Morrow.
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533169Full Citation: Photograph 165-FF-2F-10; Mining crew drifting for gold below discovery point, Deadwood, Dak. Terr. Bystanders pose for photographer S. J. Morrow; ca. 1876; American Forts, ca. 1860 - ca. 1914; Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, Record Group 165; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/mining-crew-dakota-territory, May 7, 2024]
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