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Carl A. Peterson Fishing

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View from shoreline of the photographer, Carl A. Peterson, taking a moment to light his pipe while fishing from a boat near the family home.

Creator:
Peterson, Carl A.

Publication Information

Creator Peterson, Carl A.

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph

Collection Information

Source Collection Carl A. Peterson photographs, circa 1900-circa 1930
Call Number 1201001206
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465675802121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0126OT
Legacy ID
WHi 7157

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Photographer's Son in Boat

circa 1910-1919

Laurie Peterson, son of the photographer, plays in boat. The photograph was originally titled "The Lone Boatsman".

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Lone Fisherman

Lone Fisherman

circa 1910-1919

View across water towards Laurie Peterson, son of the photographer, fishing from a rock on a misty morning near the family home.

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Carl Peterson at his Desk

Carl Peterson at his Desk

Carl Peterson relaxing in a rocking chair at his desk. He is smoking a pipe and gazing up at a pair of mounted deer horns holding a fishing pole and rifle. A canister of tobacco rests on the desk t...

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James Peterson in Rowboat

James Peterson in Rowboat

1914

View from grassy shoreline looking down at James Peterson, as a young boy, sitting in a rowboat looking over his shoulder back towards the shoreline. He is holding one oar up and one oar down. The ...

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Laurie and Muriel Peterson with Boat

Laurie and Muriel Peterson with Boat

circa 1910-1919

Laurie and Muriel Peterson posing with a wooden rowboat that has been tipped on its side. Laurie is standing behind the boat, leaning on one arm. Muriel is sitting inside the boat.

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Carl and James Peterson

Carl and James Peterson

1913

Waist-up portrait of Carl Peterson with his youngest child, James, asleep on his lap.

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