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Waukesha Aviation Club Youth Outreach
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A demonstration of parachute handling for members of a local YMCA by the Waukesha Aviation Club. The club considered such educational activities for young people and the development of enthusiasm for aviation to be its most important goals.
1945
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1945 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 25 x 17 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | O'Brien family collection, circa 1880-2000 |
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| Call Number | PH 6027 |
| Media Number | Box 56 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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