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Chippewa River Log Marks

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A few typical Chippewa River log marks, including bark marks and end stamps.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number (W6)11677

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013J8M
Legacy ID
WHi 9930

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M. R. L. Company Log Marks

M. R. L. Company Log Marks

September 2, 1908

A list of log marks (symbols) dated "9/2/08".

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Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company Log Driving Crew

Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company Log Driving Crew

1905

Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company log driving crew on the Chippewa River.

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Log Stamp Patterns

Log Stamp Patterns

1951

A collection of end stamp patterns used to identify the owners of logs, as exhibited in the Paul Bunyan Camp Museum in Carson Park.

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Photographs
Log Jam at Big Eddy

Log Jam at Big Eddy

1905

Log jam at Big Eddy on the Chippewa River during the Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company log drive. There is a bridge in the distance, and trees are along the shoreline.

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Photographs
Log Jam

Log Jam

circa 1880-1889

Log jam, perhaps on the Black River or the Chippewa River in the Black River Falls area.

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Log Raft on the Black River

Log Raft on the Black River

Log raft and paddle steamer on the mouth of the Black River. On the banks of the river, there are buildings of a town visible.

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