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Chippewa Settlement

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Native American settlement. This photograph is thought to represent a view of the Chippewa (Ojibwa) settlement at Lac du Flameau. Probably photographed by Philip Miles of Madison. This image is part of an exhibit about Native Americans prepared by Paul Vanderbilt, the first curator of photography at the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Date Created:
1925
Creator:
Miles, Philip

Publication Information

Creator Miles, Philip
Date Created 1925

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 22 x 15 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
W013AA1
Legacy ID
WHi 23757

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