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Allison and Hoffmann

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R. Bruce Allison, left, and B. Wolfgang Hoffman posing in front of the massive trunk of a tree. Allison, an arborist, is the author, and Hoffmann the photographer, of the 1980 book, Wisconsin's Champion Trees.

Date Created:
1979
Creator:
Hoffmann, B-Wolfgang

Publication Information

Creator Hoffmann, B-Wolfgang
Date Created 1979

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection R. Bruce Allison photographs, undated
Call Number PH 7049.1.1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013D1C
Legacy ID
WHi 126626

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