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James Burness Senior Holding a Rattle Snake

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Material Type
Photograph
Date Range
August 1948
Description Level
Item
Accession No.
20011107010
Physical Description
6.2 x 10.5 cm Black and white photograph
Scope and Content
James Burness Senior holding a rattle snake outside the family's home at Coste Station, six miles from Burdett, Alberta.
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Material Type
Photograph
Date Range
August 1948
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
6.2 x 10.5 cm Black and white photograph
Physical Condition
Excellent
History Biographical
According to a note on the back of the photograph, this snake almost bit Mrs. Catherine Burness, wife of James Senior.
Scope and Content
James Burness Senior holding a rattle snake outside the family's home at Coste Station, six miles from Burdett, Alberta.
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Accession No.
20011107010
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