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The Crowd at Fort St. Antoine

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A crowd at Fort St. Antoine celebrating the 23rd anniversary of Nicolas Perrot claiming the territory of the upper Mississippi River for France. A reenactment of the event was performed.

Date Created:
May 8, 1927

Publication Information

Date Created May 8, 1927

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Nicolas Perrot ceremony reenactment, 1927
Call Number PH 2573 D6735-A

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01397I
Legacy ID
WHi 140741

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