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Railroad Train on a Curve Among Hills
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View alongside railroad cars towards the locomotive in the distance, which is traveling along a curve in the tracks. There are a few buildings near the railroad tracks at the base of forested hills. At this time Carl Peterson was writing letters home to Christine Jenson about his journey.
1902
Peterson, Carl A.
Publication Information
| Creator | Peterson, Carl A. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1902 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Carl A. Peterson photographs, circa 1900-circa 1930 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | (P35)5 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465675802121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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