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White Pine

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Two unidentified men, each standing with one hand resting against the enormous trunk of a mature white pine and looking upward. There are other trees in the background.

Date Created:
1980

Publication Information

Date Created 1980

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection R. Bruce Allison photographs, undated
Call Number PH 7049.1.5

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013CZV
Legacy ID
WHi 128250

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