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Louie Spray's 59½ lb. Muskie

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View of Alton Van Camp wearing a hat holding a huge record Muskie listed at "59 1/2 lb" caught by his friend Louie Spray. Caption reads: "Louie Spray's 59½ lb. Muskie, Hayward."

Date Created:
1930
Creator:
Born, Allan, 1892-1959 (Wis.)

Publication Information

Creator
Born, Allan, 1892-1959 (Wis.)
Date Created
1930
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
9 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
M2005.099, Box 5.2, Fishing
Container
Box 5, Folder 2
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011NOP
Legacy ID
WHi 96787

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