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Doc Copeland
August 1916
A candid portrait of Doc Copeland sitting outdoors. He is wearing a wool coat and is smoking a cigarette.
The Orchestra
1907
From left to right are Clay Judson, Carl, and Doc Copeland playing music by the St. Croix River. Doc purchased the drum at a Native American village.
Doc Copeland Fishing
1907
Ernest Copeland standing on a rock while fishing near Gordon Dam. He is wearing pajamas and a hat.
Clay
1907
Close-up of Clay stretching and yawning. He is wearing a hat, and the St. Croix River is in the background.
Carl
1907
Portrait of Carl wearing a hat with his arms crossed over his chest. The St. Croix River is behind him.
Fishing for Minnows
1907
View across water towards Carl Greene, Dr. Ernest Copeland ("Doc" or "Cope"), and Bill Marr wading in the river, seining for minnows.
