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White Pine
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An unidentified man in a winter coat is standing with his right hand resting on a large limb of a mature white pine on the grounds of the T.B. Scott Mansion. Local legend maintains that the house is haunted, and that its early owners were cursed.
1981
Taylor, M. N.
Publication Information
| Creator | Taylor, M. N. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1981 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | R. Bruce Allison photographs, undated |
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| Call Number | PH 7049.1.5 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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