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Tour at Game Farm

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A well-dressed group of men, women and children have gathered on the lawn near one of the dormitories at the State Game Farm. A description on the reverse of the print identifies the "Sunday crowd starting out on a conducted tour of the State Experimental Game and Fur Farm."

Date Created:
1935
Creator:
Coon, C. L.

Publication Information

Creator Coon, C. L.
Date Created 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957
Call Number PH Series 2375.1.23

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013O6Y
Legacy ID
WHi 131672

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Oscar and Raccoon

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Raccoon in Tree

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