St-Michaels Island, September 29, 1899. People; Celebrations; Transportation Charles Leem left Redding California

Charles Leem left Redding California in the spring of 1898 and went by train to Portland then by 'Steamer Oregon' March 6

with the frozen Yukon River in the foreground

The horse bears a sign that is in large part illegible however

This view looks southward up the Yukon River Valley

St-Michaels Island, September 29, 1899. People; Celebrations; Transportation Charles Leem left Redding CaliforniaDistant view of a group of natives (Inuits) dressed in light parkas, on a sidewalk on St. Michaels' Island, in Alaska. Building and houses in the background. Inscription verso: St Michaels Island Alaska Sep 29 99 Esquimaux approaching.