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William O. Petersen

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William O. Petersen, right, poses with his wife, Jane Browne Petersen, and cousin Ernst Schmidt Reese. Jane holds a package of cucumber seeds and a hand cultivator.

Date Created:
June 1981

Publication Information

Date Created June 1981

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number Black Point Estate.25.2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Conditions For Use This image is issued by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright.
Rights Holder Wisconsin Department of Administration
Unique ID
W014650
Legacy ID
WHi 116216

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