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Summer Sanctuary

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Paddlers in a canoe on their way down the Namekagon river. The shoreline on the left is tree-covered.

Date Created:
1959
Creator:
Morgan, Fred

Publication Information

Creator Morgan, Fred
Date Created 1959

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 9

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013P9O
Legacy ID
WHi 144838

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