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The First Portage
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The Gang resting on a fallen tree during their first portage of the trip. From left to right are: Billy Mac, Fred Carr, Carl, Bill Marr, Howard T., Charles, Doc Copeland, and Nimrod the dog. Several of them are holding canoe paddles.
1909
Greene, Howard
Publication Information
| Creator | Greene, Howard |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1909 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 17 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Howard Greene family papers, 1683-1956 |
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| Call Number | PH 7051 #2041 |
| 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 |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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End of the First Portage
1909
A view through foliage of the canoes at the Presque Isle River, where The Gang completed their first portage of the trip.
The Noon Portage
1909
Two of The Gang carrying a canoe on a portage in the Presque Isle River.
Nimrod the Dog
1909
Carl Greene's dog Nimrod resting on the grass in Watersmeet. There is a chain on his collar, and The Gang's travel supplies, including a cased mandolin, are on a platform behind him.
The Gang
1909
The Gang at their campsite. From left to right are: Charles (Carl) Greene, Bill Marr, Dr. (Doc) Copeland, an unidentified man, and William MacLaren (Billy Mac). Doc and the unidentified man appear ...
The Musicians
1907
Campers, L-R: Clay Judson, Carl (Charles) Greene, and Bill Marr playing mandolins at their campsite.
Landing at Camp 3
1909
The Gang arriving at the site of their camp number three. Billy Mac and Bill Marr are walking along a dirt road toward Carl (left) and another of The Gang.
