Photograph
Wisconsin Central Airlines Dedication
| The ceremony marking the first Wisconsin Central Airlines flight at Madison. Margaret "Mickey" Morey, the wife of Howard Morey, is about to cut the ribbon. She is standing beside J.C. Higgins, president of the airlines. Wisconsin Central originated in Clintonville in 1944, but moved its headquarters to Madison in 1948 when the Air Force gave up its lease at Truax Field. Howard Morey became president of the airline after it moved to Minneapolis in 1952. |
| Image ID: | 11167 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1948 |
| Creator Name: | Newhouse, John |
| City: | Madison |
| County: | Dane |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | John Newhouse photographs, interviews and other materials, 1945-1974 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | negative, original |
| Original Format Number: | (N48)4080 |
| Original Dimensions: | 3.75 x 4.5 inches |
| Clothing and dress |
| Coats |
| Hats |
| Special days |
| Men |
| Outdoor photography |
| Portrait photography |
| Women |
| Airplanes |
| Airports |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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