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Menominee Children

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A group of five Menominee children, thought to be photographed on the Menominee Reservation in Wisconsin. This image is part of an exhibit about Native Americans prepared by Paul Vanderbilt, the Wisconsin Historical Society's first curator of photography. Caption reads: "Indian Children."

Date Created:
1909
Creator:
Kingsbury, Arthur J., Antigo, Wisconsin

Publication Information

Creator Kingsbury, Arthur J., Antigo, Wisconsin
Date Created 1909

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Paul Vanderbilt papers, 1942-1990 (bulk 1954-1990)
Call Number M94-200

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013A4K
Legacy ID
WHi 23734

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