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Patriots of St. Croix Recruiting Poster

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Recruiting poster for the "Patriots of St. Croix" to "take up arms".

Date Created:
April 23, 1861

Publication Information

Date Created April 23, 1861

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 46 x 56 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number PH 5-1508

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013IXK
Legacy ID
WHi 11474

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