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Fishing Party

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Small lake showing 19 fishing parties in small boats, all in one area.

Creator:
Wisconsin. Conservation Department

Publication Information

Creator Wisconsin. Conservation Department

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 28 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Thematic Panels Project, 1965-1967 and 1982-1984
Call Number PH 5000.1-6.0005

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PTO
Legacy ID
WHi 102872

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