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Photographs

Smog

Image

Elevated view of smog obscuring the skyline of the city. Snow is on the ground.

Date Created:
circa 1970-1979
Creator:
Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources (creator)

Publication Information

Creator Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources (creator)
Contributor Wisconsin. Conservation Department (creator)
Date Created circa 1970-1979

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 6 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources color transparencies, 1958-1978
Call Number PH 2427
Media Number Box 8
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911124575402121
Finding Aid http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ser02427

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
United States
Country
Wisconsin
State
Dane
County
Madison
Community

1970-1979
Decade
Unique ID
W013OSU
Legacy ID
WHi 132008

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