Photograph
Trail Marker Tree
Phil Sander (1906-2006), noted Kenosha conservationist and environmentalist, posing next to a "trail tree" which has two right-angled curves in its trunk. Prior to European settlement, Native Americans used various methods to train young, pliable trees into such shapes to mark trails or other important locations. |
Image ID: | 127473 |
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Creation Date: | before 01 1965 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
City: | Twin Lakes |
County: | Kenosha |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | R. Bruce Allison photographs, undated |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | PH 7049.1.4 |
Original Dimensions: | 3 x 3 inches |
This image was published in Allison's 1982 book Wisconsin's Famous and Historic Trees, p. 67. It was also included in the 2005 second edition of that book, retitled Every Root an Anchor, p. 57. Image ID: 127459 features Phil Sanders with a bald cypress tree. |
Men |
Outdoor photography |
Portrait photography |
Trees |
Clothing and dress |
Hats |
Work clothes |
Hills |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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