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Sopwith Camels

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Two Sopwith Camels, somewhere in France. This image is from the photo collection of Alvin Reis of Madison. He made many wartime photos into lantern slides to illustrate his public lectures about World War I.

Date Created:
1918

Publication Information

Date Created 1918

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 9 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Alvin C. Reis papers, 1918-1956
Call Number PH 3491
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465025102121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00624

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011NWT
Legacy ID
WHi 11860

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