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Western Rifle Association Tournament

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Participants, spectators, and the competition grounds of the Western Rifle Association Tournament.

Date Created:
1886
Creator:
Drake, H. T.

Publication Information

Creator
Drake, H. T.
Date Created
1886

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6366.1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013NEN
Legacy ID
WHi 25168

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