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Elevated view of an Allied compound in northern Russia. There are a series of railroad tracks that are leading away from the coast. In the far distance are a number of cranes.

Date Created:
1918

Publication Information

Date Created 1918

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Robert Colton Johnson papers and photographs, 1879-1970
Call Number (U622)080

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013F7I
Legacy ID
WHi 102756

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