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Surface Digging

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Lead mining by digging at the ground surface.

Creator:
University of Wisconsin. Bureau of Audio-Visual Instruction

Publication Information

Creator University of Wisconsin. Bureau of Audio-Visual Instruction

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number (W6)23848

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AV4
Legacy ID
WHi 8988

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