Mining operation showing sluice boxes, Alaska, circa 1934-1935
Written in album: Top left [item #11a] myself on sweeping joint. Notice deflecter rod I have hold of. By moving this rod the water swings the jiant [sic] to either side up or down thus directing the stream where you want it with very little effort on your part. Above [item #11b] showing the [sluice]...
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| Summary: | Written in album: Top left [item #11a] myself on sweeping joint. Notice deflecter rod I have hold of. By moving this rod the water swings the jiant [sic] to either side up or down thus directing the stream where you want it with very little effort on your part. Above [item #11b] showing the [sluice] boxes and the style of riffles used in hydralicing [sic]. Railroad iron. The lower end they are short & put cross wise in the boxes. At left [item #11c] Cleaning up. Notice rails taken out of boxes. We see Cris enjoying a refresing drink of Mt. water. PH Coll 1427.11b |
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