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Charles Decorah

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Charles Decorah, a Ho-Chunk Indian, broadcasting seeds oats over a tilled field. He is wearing bib overalls and a cap. There is a dog in the foreground on the right.

Date Created:
1925

Publication Information

Date Created 1925

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Transparencies of Native Americans in Wisconsin compiled by J.F. Wojta, circa 1930
Call Number PH 1237.13

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013JO0
Legacy ID
WHi 123126

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