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Model Builders

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The members of Hangar 13, a group of Beloit youth organized to build and race model airplanes. Conrad Hansen, their organizer, is standing at left in the back row.

Date Created:
1934

Publication Information

Date Created 1934

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Scrapbooks, 1928-1944, 1984-1989
Call Number M92-021
Media Number Box 3

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013FY6
Legacy ID
WHi 11157

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