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Western Train
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Switchman standing at the switch next to railroad tracks cut through a rock formation. Another man is standing on top of the rock formation on the left. In the distance, a man can be seen standing on a train with a plume of smoke on a railroad bridge. In the foreground two or three sets of tracks are joining together. On the foreground on the left is a small shed with a window, and another switch. The location is the Western United States. At this time Carl Peterson was writing letters home to Christine Jenson about his journey.
1903
Peterson, Carl A.
Publication Information
| Creator | Peterson, Carl A. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1903 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 22 x 17 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Carl A. Peterson photographs, circa 1900-circa 1930 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | (P363)118 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465675802121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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