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First Coast Guard Rescue at La Pointe

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Large group of fishermen standing on ice with catch of fish displayed on airplane wing near La Pointe, Madeline Island.

Date Created:
1930

Publication Information

Date Created 1930

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photographs of Chequamegon region of Wisconsin, circa 1885-1945
Call Number PH 4592

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013CDI
Legacy ID
WHi 48939

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