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Black Bear

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A photographic postcard described on the reverse: "A black bear in the Wisconsin north woods."

Date Created:
1940

Publication Information

Date Created 1940

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957
Call Number PH 3451

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OB9
Legacy ID
WHi 135402

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