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Indian Log Drivers

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View along shoreline towards Indian log drivers, two in a bateau, and one man standing on the bank of the Chippewa River.

Date Created:
1899
Creator:
University of Wisconsin. Bureau of Audio-Visual Instruction

Publication Information

Creator University of Wisconsin. Bureau of Audio-Visual Instruction
Date Created 1899

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number (X22)220

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012AG2
Legacy ID
WHi 3186

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