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Picnic Grove
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Students of the Mayo School, District No. 1, have gathered with their families for a picnic at a grove on the Deerskin River. Automobiles are parked under large pine trees in the background. On the reverse of the photograph is written: "4-H club meetings and other community gatherings held here when weather permits."
1930
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1930 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 12 x 7 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin rural school survey records, 1931-1933 |
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| Call Number | PH 262.14g |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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