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Dawson Pine

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A view of a Norway Pine. This type of pine tree was used by Native Americans to mark portages and trails, and later by the Dawson Route to mark the boundaries.

Date Created:
1911
Creator:
Greene, Howard

Publication Information

Creator Greene, Howard
Date Created 1911

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 13 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Howard Greene family papers, 1683-1956
Call Number PH 7051, page 1
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465162002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-wis000di

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012R2C
Legacy ID
WHi 127369

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