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Indian Fire Dance

Image

A Native American man performing a fire dance at Camp Decorah.

Date Created:
1952
Creator:
Swenson, Don (La Crosse Tribune)

Publication Information

Creator Swenson, Don (La Crosse Tribune)
Date Created 1952

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 4

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PCO
Legacy ID
WHi 142920

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