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Nap Afloat

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Teen boy resting on an inner tube while floating down the Apple River, a very popular summer activity.

Date Created:
September 1973
Creator:
Witte, Scott J.

Publication Information

Creator Witte, Scott J.
Date Created September 1973

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Historical Calendars and source photographs, 1948-1992
Call Number PH Series 2779, box 3, fldr 17

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PJL
Legacy ID
WHi 146706

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