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First Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving dinner between Native Americans and early Pilgrim settlers in America.

Date Created:
circa 1960-1969

Publication Information

Date Created
circa 1960-1969

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A2C
Legacy ID
WHi 6983

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