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Drawings

Bird Effigy Diagram

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Diagram of a bird effigy mound found in Frost's Woods, Blooming Grove Township.

Date Created:
April 12, 1912
Creator:
Brown, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1872-1946

Publication Information

Creator Brown, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1872-1946
Date Created April 12, 1912

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 print
Dimensions 26 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Charles E. Brown papers, 1889-1945
Call Number Wis Mss HB, box 22, folder 2
Media Number Box 22,Folder 2
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911124636802121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-wis000hb

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0146KR
Legacy ID
WHi 84452

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