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Prospecting for Lead

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Gophering, or prospecting for lead using a windlass at Maplewood Farm.

Date Created:
June 1949
Creator:
Steinhoff, Walter J.

Publication Information

Creator Steinhoff, Walter J.
Date Created June 1949

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 575

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AW0
Legacy ID
WHi 8992

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