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From information given to us during previous outreach, this location was noted as a trade area between Kayenta and Monument Valley. In this photograph is Expedition member, Dr. Suren Babington, with three Navajo individuals. The woman on the far left was identified as Phyllis Mitchell. We do not know the names of the other man and boy.
Photo by Expedition member, Suren Babington, or now known.
Courtesy of Andy Christenson.