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Three Generations
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Dr. Otto Schmidt, left, poses with his mother-in-law, Catherine Seipp, and his daughter Alma on the lawn in front of the main house at Black Point. Catherine was the widow of Conrad Seipp, Chicago brewer and builder the house at Black Point. Alma and her future husband, Dr. William F. Petersen, would become owners of Black Point.
1910
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1910 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | Black Point Estate.22.31 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Conditions For Use | This image is issued by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. |
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Department of Administration |
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