Eric A. Hegg Copper River Railway Photograph Album 1908-1910

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Eric A. Hegg Copper River Railway Photograph Album 1908-1910

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Collection of photographs by pioneer Alaska photographer Eric A. Hegg of the construction of the first 50 miles of the Copper River and Northwestern Railway, Alaska, 1908-1910.

1 album; circa 100 photographic prints

eng,

University of Washington Libraries Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6379659

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