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J.J. Bugge

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One of a group of images under the headline: "Matanuska Valley Colonists Wait for Mail, Carry Water, Haul Logs." Original caption reads: "J.J. Bugge, Minnesota Scandinavian, was the first farmer in the valley. He has been there 20 years and praises the fertility of the soil. He went there looking for gold, found it, and lost his 'poke' trying to get more."

Date Created:
1935
Creator:
Schaleben, Arville, 1907-1999

Publication Information

Creator Schaleben, Arville, 1907-1999
Date Created 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 6 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arville Schaleben papers, 1929-1996
Call Number M2010-082, Box 2, Folder 4
Media Number Box 2,Folder 4
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126272202121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-m2005096

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0125LB
Legacy ID
WHi 142297

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