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Poling a Canoe

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River guide Bev Dennis is poling a canoe upstream through "The Falls" of the upper Bois Brule River. There is an armchair style seat in the front of the canoe and a high backed seat behind.

Date Created:
1940

Publication Information

Date Created
1940

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
17 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OFL
Legacy ID
WHi 135373

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