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Free Camel Rides

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Men wearing red fez hats and khaki shirts and pants (the Zor Camel Patrol) are helping a boy get on a camel for a ride around Vilas Park.

Date Created:
1967
Creator:
Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources (creator)

Publication Information

Creator
Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources (creator)
Contributor
Wisconsin. Conservation Department (creator)
Date Created
1967

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
6 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OUQ
Legacy ID
WHi 131953

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Camel Ride

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Men of the Zor Camel Patrol in Vilas Park are holding the reins of a camel as a boy and girl are sitting on the camel for a ride. A line of people are standing in the background.

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Waiting for a Camel Ride

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