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Wind Storm Wreckage

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Boy standing among the wreckage of various farm structures and implements apparently after a wind storm or tornado.

Date Created:
1900
Creator:
Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-

Publication Information

Creator Gesell, Gerhard, approximately 1846-
Date Created 1900

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 27 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Gerhard Gesell photographs and negatives, circa 1875-1950
Call Number (G473)167
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465633402121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06131

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012HW2
Legacy ID
WHi 25777

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