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Ole Emerson's Lumber Camp

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Lumber crew posed in front of a building at Ole Emerson's lumber camp.

Date Created:
1906
Creator:
Diemer, Melvin E.

Publication Information

Creator
Diemer, Melvin E.
Date Created
1906

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(D489)6298

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0136SJ
Legacy ID
WHi 5216

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