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First Deer

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A teenage boy is posing in the back seat of a vehicle with a dead deer, which is partially concealed under a tarp. Caption reads: "FIRST DEER - Ryan Sherman, 15, posed with a doe he shot on opening day of the gun deer hunting season. It was the first time the high school freshman had been deer hunting."

Date Created:
November 23, 1987
Creator:
Murphy-Racey, Patrick

Publication Information

Creator Murphy-Racey, Patrick
Date Created November 23, 1987

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 25 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 9287

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012BIQ
Legacy ID
WHi 135689

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