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Autograph Map of the Mississippi River

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Facsimile of the autograph map of the Mississippi or Conception River drawn by Father Marquette at the time of his voyage. From the original preserved at St. Mary's College, Montreal.

Date Created:
1673
Creator:
Marquette, Jacques, 1637-1675

Publication Information

Creator Marquette, Jacques, 1637-1675
Date Created 1673

Physical Description

Format Map
Dimensions 49 x 37 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number H GX875 1673 MF 2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014ATR
Legacy ID
WHi 42824

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