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Ole Emerson's Lumber Camp Bunkhouse

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Lumbermen in their bunk house at Ole Emerson's lumber camp. Several of them have pipes in their mouths and their socks are hanging to dry.

Date Created:
1902
Creator:
Diemer, Melvin E.

Publication Information

Creator Diemer, Melvin E.
Date Created 1902

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number (D489)9631

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013J9I
Legacy ID
WHi 5055

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