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Government Indian School

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Exterior view of the main building. Caption reads: "Government Indian School, Main Building, Tomah, Wis."

Date Created:
1912

Publication Information

Date Created 1912

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Tomah.4

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013RKY
Legacy ID
WHi 38078

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