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Two Nurses Outside Colby Health Center

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Two nurses stand outside the Colby Health Center, a former dental office. This was the first county health center, in a village of 700 population.

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
8 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH Series 2253, Box 1, Folder 4

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014ET7
Legacy ID
WHi 43088

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