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Woodchopping Contest

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A crowd surrounds a man as he stands atop a tree trunk swinging his axe in a woodchopping contest.

Date Created:
1936
Creator:
Scherschel, Frank

Publication Information

Creator Scherschel, Frank
Date Created 1936

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 35mm

Collection Information

Source Collection Frank Joseph Scherschel photographs, 1907-1981
Call Number PH 3886/3
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464954702121

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012HBF
Legacy ID
WHi 10003

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