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Mr. Bearskin

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Mr. Bearskin, a medicine man, at Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. This image is part of an exhibit about Native Americans prepared by Paul Vanderbilt, first curator of photograpy at the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Creator:
Kingsbury, Arthur J., Antigo, Wisconsin

Publication Information

Creator Kingsbury, Arthur J., Antigo, Wisconsin

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Paul Vanderbilt papers, 1942-1990 (bulk 1954-1990)
Call Number M94-200

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013A8S
Legacy ID
WHi 23744

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