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Wisconsin National Guard at Milwaukee Riots

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A group of soldiers posing in rows, some kneeling and holding their rifles. Caption reads: "May 1886 Co. F Wisconsin National Guard at Milwaukee riots."

Date Created:
1886

Publication Information

Date Created
1886

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
CF 94522

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012B9K
Legacy ID
WHi 127316

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