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Two Orangutans

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Two orangutans clinging to one another inside an enclosure at the Vilas Zoo.

Date Created:
January 11, 1961
Creator:
Sroda, Richard

Publication Information

Creator Sroda, Richard
Date Created January 11, 1961

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 35 mm

Collection Information

Source Collection Richard Sroda photographs, 1960-1965
Call Number PH 2913.0003

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013DZ1
Legacy ID
WHi 113195

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