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River Baptism

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A baptism in a river in southern Wisconsin.

Date Created:
1888

Publication Information

Date Created 1888

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions unknown

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 853

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129QX
Legacy ID
WHi 2099

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