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Sailboat "Alpha"

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Group of people on sailboat "Alpha" at dock on Madeline Island. Captain Daniel Angus is at the tiller.

Date Created:
1900

Publication Information

Date Created 1900

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 15 cm

Collection Information

Call Number PH 2017

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013K2N
Legacy ID
WHi 3380

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