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S.M. Babcock with a Cow

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Dr. Stephen M. Babcock posed with a cow in a University of Wisconsin pasture.

Date Created:
May 1928
Creator:
Diemer, Melvin E.

Publication Information

Creator Diemer, Melvin E.
Date Created May 1928

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number (D487)6842

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0138P1
Legacy ID
WHi 104256

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