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Copper Mining Camp

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Elevated view of a copper mining camp with desert hills in the background. Caption reads: "Greatest Copper Camp in the World, Ely, Nevada."

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A6)00521

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011JF3
Legacy ID
WHi 70097

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