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Shooting the Rapids

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Two men watching from the shore as Bill Marr shoots the Kettle Rapids in a canoe. The spectators are sitting on logs.

Date Created:
1907
Creator:
Greene, Howard

Publication Information

Creator Greene, Howard
Date Created 1907

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 17 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Howard Greene family papers, 1683-1956
Call Number PH 7051 #1665
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465162002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-wis000di

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0148KP
Legacy ID
WHi 127109

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