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Beekeeping Class

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Group portrait of men and women posing outdoors in full beekeeping gear. Part of a class on beekeeping in Wisconsin.

Date Created:
circa 1960-1969
Creator:
Laechelt, A.

Publication Information

Creator Laechelt, A.
Date Created circa 1960-1969

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Honey Producers Association records, 1875-1979
Call Number PH 3661 Folder 51 Envelope 8

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PIA
Legacy ID
WHi 105872

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