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Confined to Bed

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An insurance executive carries on with work after he was hit by a car, dictating letters to his secretary from his hospital bed, with his leg in traction.

Date Created:
August 28, 1960
Creator:
Larson, Henry F.

Publication Information

Creator Larson, Henry F.
Date Created August 28, 1960

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 5854

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129ZR
Legacy ID
WHi 11944

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