Emergency Mass Feeding Demonstration | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Emergency Mass Feeding Demonstration

Emergency Mass Feeding Demonstration | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Mildred Ryerson, left, and Melvin Dykman mixing mortar for brick stoves and ovens as part of an emergency mass feeding demonstration and course of instruction at Franklin Field. Kathryn Henning is stacking large cans which will serve as a chimney for the oil drum oven, while Irma Smith is stacking bricks. At this two day event, seventy five Madison and Dane County residents will learn what to do if a community's food and water are poisoned by nuclear radiation.

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Mildred Ryerson, left, and Melvin Dykman mixing mortar for brick stoves and ovens as part of an emergency mass feeding demonstration and course of instruction at Franklin Field. Kathryn Henning is stacking large cans which will serve as a chimney for the oil drum oven, while Irma Smith is stacking bricks. At this two day event, seventy five Madison and Dane County residents will learn what to do if a community's food and water are poisoned by nuclear radiation.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:109665
Creation Date: 10 14 1954
Creator Name:Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 6442.8247D
Original Dimensions:2.5 x 2.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
One of nine images. Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on October 17, 1954.
SUBJECTS
Implements, utensils, etc.
Shovels
Hats
Men
Women
Disaster relief
Cookery
Civil defense
Outdoor photography
Clothing and dress
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Reference Details
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin

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