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Howard Russell and Dog Team

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Howard Russell with dog team bringing the mail to La Pointe.

Date Created:
1920

Publication Information

Date Created 1920

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 7 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Madeline Island and Chequamegon Bay area photographs, undated
Call Number PH 4030

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0135KS
Legacy ID
WHi 4498

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