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Semi-Centennial Pow Wow

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Drummers and dancers at Semi-Centennial Pow Wow. Spectators are in the background, and a canvas is stretched around the clearing to make an enclosure. Buildings are on the far right.

Date Created:
1908
Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator Van Schaick, Charles
Date Created 1908

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940
Call Number (V2)3370

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013ZKG
Legacy ID
WHi 53579

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