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Oak Tree near Washburn Observatory

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Oak tree near Washburn Observatory on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

Date Created:
October 16, 1927
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created
October 16, 1927

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.0374B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011YBZ
Legacy ID
WHi 22012

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