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Indians at Big Chetek Lake
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Indians at Big Chetek Lake in Barron County standing near a log cabin and a tipi. This image is part of an exhibit about Native Americans prepared by Paul Vanderbilt, the first curator of photography at the Wisconsin Historical Society.
1903
Diemer, Melvin E.
Publication Information
| Creator | Diemer, Melvin E. |
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| Date Created | 1903 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
| Source Collection | Paul Vanderbilt papers, 1942-1990 (bulk 1954-1990) |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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