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Timber Toppers

Image

Two people are climbing two tall wooden poles at Lumberjack Days.

Date Created:
1971
Creator:
Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources (creator)

Publication Information

Creator
Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources (creator)
Contributor
Wisconsin. Conservation Department (creator)
Date Created
1971

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
6 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
United States
Country
Wisconsin
State
Sawyer
County
Hayward
Community

1970-1979
Decade
Unique ID
W013OS8
Legacy ID
WHi 131492

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