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Ice on Old Man River

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People ice fishing on the frozen Mississippi River. Hills can be seen on the shoreline in the background.

Date Created:
1961
Creator:
Larsson, Harry

Publication Information

Creator Larsson, Harry
Date Created 1961

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Historical Calendars and source photographs, 1948-1992
Call Number PH Series 2779, box 3, fldr 10

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013P8L
Legacy ID
WHi 144972

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