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Boom Shocking
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Slightly elevated view of three men in a boat designed to shock fish with an electrical current. One man is driving the boat, while two other men are standing and holding nets over the water.
circa 1970-1979
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 9 |
| 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 |
|---|
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