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White Pine

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Lear Shewano is dwarfed by a grove of huge virgin white pine trees in the Menominee Indian Reservation. He is wearing a white hat and plaid shirt.

Date Created:
1940
Creator:
Wisconsin. Conservation Department

Publication Information

Creator Wisconsin. Conservation Department
Date Created 1940

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957
Call Number PH 3453

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OCZ
Legacy ID
WHi 136185

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