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Powwow

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Group of men and drum posed in front of an arbor and an American flag. Native American powwow held six miles east of town.

Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator
Van Schaick, Charles

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0127YQ
Legacy ID
WHi 94279

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