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Stoking the Fire

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A man in work clothes gets ready to shove a log into the fire chamber of a boiler.

Date Created:
1950
Creator:
Newhouse, John

Publication Information

Creator Newhouse, John
Date Created 1950

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection John Newhouse photographs, interviews and other materials, 1945-1974
Call Number PH 145

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Conditions For Use This image is © copyrighted property of Wisconsin State Journal and is provided by the Wisconsin Historical Society subject to contract.  Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society
Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0133SX
Legacy ID
WHi 23359

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