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Esmes

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View down road leading to what is left of Esmes. Caption reads: "What is left of Esmes. Notice the shell-packed road and the concrete water trough."

Date Created:
February 1, 1919

Publication Information

Date Created February 1, 1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 12 x 7 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Ray E. William American Ambulance Field Service photographs, 1917-1918
Call Number PH 1263, Env. 1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0143TH
Legacy ID
WHi 126128

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