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Battle of Bad Axe

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Painting by Cal Peters depicting the battle of Bad Axe, also known as the Bad Axe massacre, at the Mississippi River on August 2, 1832.

Date Created:
circa 1940-1949
Creator:
Peters, Cal N., 1903-1984

Publication Information

Creator Peters, Cal N., 1903-1984
Contributor Wisconsin Historical Society
Date Created circa 1940-1949

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 painting
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection American Indian classified file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number (X3)38718
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9913372248502121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-amerindcf

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013ZCN
Legacy ID
WHi 4522

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