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Swimming in the Mississippi River

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View across water towards men and boys swimming and splashing in the Mississippi River. Alma is in the background on the far shoreline.

Date Created:
1890
Creator:
Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-

Publication Information

Creator Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-
Date Created 1890

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions unknown

Collection Information

Source Collection Gerhard Gesell photographs and negatives, circa 1875-1950
Call Number (G471)16
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465633402121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06131

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012HVV
Legacy ID
WHi 2083

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