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Camp Lewis

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A man demonstrating trench shooting in a fortified ditch at Camp Lewis, built in 1917.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)02533

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011EXE
Legacy ID
WHi 74783

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