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Hill of the Dead in Butte des Morts

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Mound known as the Hill of the Dead.

Date Created:
1890

Publication Information

Date Created 1890

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Butte des Morts.5

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013QVL
Legacy ID
WHi 29677

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