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Cranberry Pickers with Crates

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African American cranberry harvesters, possibly migrant workers, posing with crates of cranberries.

Date Created:
1950

Publication Information

Date Created 1950

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Cranberry Sales Company records, 1900-1955
Call Number PH 2298

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OAP
Legacy ID
WHi 85459

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