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John Laggas and crew of the steamer Varuna : photographic print

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1 photographic print ; 8 x 10 in.

Varuna (Steamboat) (1), Chin Du Wan (Steamboat) (1), Stern wheelers--California--Sacramento (6), Shipping--California--Sacramento (11), Transportation--California--Sacramento County (202), Sacramento (Calif.) (782)

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View of John Laggas and crewmembers of the Varuna shipping sternwheeler in front of warehouse at Sacramento waterfront, near M Street, 3 April 1876; Varuna in background. Warehouse in background with sign "Opposition Str. Chin Du Wan." The 141-foot Varuna (No. 1) was in operation from 1873 to 1895, built in 1873 by the Sacramento Wood Company. Copy print.

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1965/255/00001

8 x 10 in. copy print; 4 x 5 in. copy negative