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Leaping the Chasm

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Ashley Bennett, son of photographer H.H. Bennett, is captured in mid-air as he jumps to Stand Rock.

Date Created:
1886
Creator:
Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908

Publication Information

Creator Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908
Date Created 1886

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions unknown

Collection Information

Source Collection H.H. Bennett Studio collection, 1843-1998
Call Number WHi(HHB)1517
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465564502121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06062

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012OL5
Legacy ID
WHi 2101

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