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Log Driving Crew

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Logging crew standing on planks and logs possibly in a sorting works on the Yellow River. One man holds a ledger and the others hold long cant hooks.

Date Created:
1910

Publication Information

Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 20.64

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013J34
Legacy ID
WHi 77722

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