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Ice Cutters

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A large group of ice cutters posing for a portrait. They are holding a variety of implements and are sitting and standing on blocks of ice. Fence and buildings are in the background.

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W014A73
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WHi 109194

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Cutting Ice

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Camp Petenwell CCC Men

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