Photograph
Ski Jumpers
| Ingvar Arneson, Sr. (left) and his 19-year-old son, Ingvar Jr., both of Wisconsin Rapids, were among the jumpers taking part in the Blackhawk Ski Club jumping tournament. |
| Image ID: | 109830 |
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| Creation Date: | 01 02 1955 |
| Creator Name: | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 |
| City: | Middleton |
| 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 6442.8267 |
| Original Dimensions: | 2.25 x 2.25 inches |
| One of 15 images of the tournament. Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on Jan. 4, 1955. Ingvar Sr. was born and raised in Norway and came to Wisconsin in 1925 to become one of America's top jumpers. He was national Senior Champion in 1952 and was named to the 1940 Olympic team. He retired after the 1954 season and devotes his time to coaching his four skiing sons. |
| Portrait photography |
| Outdoor photography |
| Fathers |
| Immigrants |
| Scandinavians |
| Men |
| Hats |
| Snow |
| Skis and skiing |
| Clothing and dress |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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