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The Push Car

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The Gang happens upon a mine push car at a mining site on Presque Isle. They are using the car to portage some of their supplies and gear.

Date Created:
1909
Creator:
Greene, Howard

Publication Information

Creator
Greene, Howard
Date Created
1909

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
14 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012RAK
Legacy ID
WHi 127893

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Excerpts
Presque Isle River Journal Cover

Presque Isle River Journal Cover

1909

A brown leather journal cover with the title "The Gang on the Presque Isle River 1909" stamped on in gold.

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The Noon Portage

The Noon Portage

1909

Two of The Gang carrying a canoe on a portage in the Presque Isle River.

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End of the First Portage

End of the First Portage

1909

A view through foliage of the canoes at the Presque Isle River, where The Gang completed their first portage of the trip.

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Camp 5

Camp 5

1909

The fifth camp of The Gang's trip on the bank of the Presque Isle River. One of The Gang (probably Howard T.) is reading a book.

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Dad Writes in the Journal

Dad Writes in the Journal

1909

Howard Greene (center) writing in the Presque Isle River Travel Journal at camp. Howard T. is sitting next to him.

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A Rough Spot

A Rough Spot

1909

The Gang guiding their canoes through rocks and cascades on the Presque Isle River.

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