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Yerkes Observatory

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A group portrait of three women and two men outdoors on the steps of the Yerkes Observatory, a facility of the University of Chicago.

Date Created:
1910
Creator:
Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928

Publication Information

Creator Cole, Harry Ellsworth, 1861-1928
Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Harry Ellsworth Cole papers, 1837-1929
Call Number (C69)6422
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464632702121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0140H1
Legacy ID
WHi 63454

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