1949 Press Photo Men in Freezing Temperature

Photo shows from left to right are: Charles Biederman, Earl Hirst, Jim Magoffin, (bush pilot), and Sam gamblin who first arrivals 100 miles north of Circle, Alaska and inside the Arctic Circle, prepare to stake claims in Alaska's latest gold rush. After unloading their meager equipment from their specially chartered plane, the men rush to stake claims in freezing temperature.

Photo measures 7 x 9.25 inches.

Photo is dated 10-26-1949.



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