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Plow Furrows

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Furrows plowed to stop a forest fire in Douglas County along County N, west of Solon Springs.

Creator:
Blake, Jay

Publication Information

Creator Blake, Jay

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 7 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957
Call Number (W535)137

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013O9O
Legacy ID
WHi 5749

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