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Log Drive

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Two businessmen visiting a log drive along the Wisconsin River. They stand atop a log holding peavey hooks.

Date Created:
1913
Creator:
Smith, Joseph, Dr.

Publication Information

Creator Smith, Joseph, Dr.
Date Created 1913

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Millard-Smith family papers, 1806-1921
Call Number (S65)86

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0137AH
Legacy ID
WHi 3436

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Log Drive on Wisconsin River

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View looking down from riverbank of four businessmen and the log driving cook posing on the cooks tent barge during the log drive.

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Traveling to the Log Drive

Traveling to the Log Drive

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Cook's Tent in Log Drive

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Cook's tent on a raft in the midst of a log drive on the Wisconsin River.

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