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William MacLaren

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Billy Mac wearing a backpack while standing on rocks. He is holding a fishing pole, and another person is sitting on a rock near water in the background.

Date Created:
1910
Creator:
Greene, Howard

Publication Information

Creator
Greene, Howard
Date Created
1910

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
12 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0148M0
Legacy ID
WHi 130040

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Carl posing outdoors holding a very large fish, with a fishing pole leaning against his shoulder.

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