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Picnic Point through the Willows

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View through willow trees on Picnic Point across University Bay of Lake Mendota on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

Date Created:
1926
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created 1926

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.0159B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011YA3
Legacy ID
WHi 22375

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