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Uncovering Bison Bones

Date: 1936
Description: Three men looking over the process of uncovering bones of a bison in Interstate Park.
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Bison Bones

Date: 10 09 1936
Description: Bones of a bison still in the earth as found.
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Jaw Bone

Date: 1936
Description: The jaw bone of a bison as found in the earth.
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Bison Jaw in the Peat Pit

Date: 1936
Description: The jaw bone of Bison Occidentalis in the peat pit at Interstate Park.
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Copper Pike

Date: 1936
Description: Hammered copper pike found with prehistoric bison bones.
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Group of Men at Digging Site

Date: 1936
Description: A group of well-dressed men gather at the digging site at Interstate Park.
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Men in Tent at Interstate Park

Date: 1936
Description: Two men seated inside a tent at the digging site at Interstate Park.
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Mountain Meadow at Interstate Park

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Description: Mountain meadow at Interstate Park. This area was an ancient lake which became filled with peat. Prehistoric bison bones, copper points, and flint arrow po...
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Tent at Interstate Park

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Description: Tent covering the excavation site of the bones of extinct bison. Milo Mickelson and Lester Giesler are standing in the doorway of the tent.
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Wisconsin Flint Weapon Points

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Description: Five examples of typical Wisconsin flint weapon points found at Interstate Park.

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