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7 September 1962

United Press International

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Title: Camp Muir, MT. Rainier, Wash

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated September 7, 1962. Shows ten men setting up a camp on a snowy mountain side. The embedded press release states that the men are members of the American Mt. Everest Expedition. They are setting up camp on Mt. Rainier just above the 10,000 foot line in order to test the equipment. The group intends to reach the top of Mt. Everest May 1963. The back of the photo is stamped with United Press International information.

GLC09677.64

1952-1963

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Title: [Collection of wire photographs, 1952-1963] [Decimalized .01 - .88]

76 wire photos with 8 larger wire photos, many with International News Photos handstamps and/or typed dated descriptions affixed on verso. Most dated 1952-1963.

GLC09677

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