Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity Purchases Sherman Tank | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity Purchases Sherman Tank

Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity Purchases Sherman Tank | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Delta Sigma Pi fraternity purchased a used 33-ton Sherman tank from Camp McCoy for use at a spring fraternity "tank party". The fraternity's Dixieland orchestra salutes the tank's arrival at the Milwaukee Road depot. After the party, the tank will be donated to a veterans' group for use as a war memorial.
DESCRIPTION
Delta Sigma Pi fraternity purchased a used 33-ton Sherman tank from Camp McCoy for use at a spring fraternity "tank party". The fraternity's Dixieland orchestra salutes the tank's arrival at the Milwaukee Road depot. After the party, the tank will be donated to a veterans' group for use as a war memorial.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:140459
Creation Date: 04 15 1958
Creator Name:Stein, Edwin
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Edwin Stein negatives and photographs, 1952-1965
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 2709.0657A
Original Dimensions:35 mm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Photograph published in the Wisconsin State Journal on April 16, 1958. One of 15 images. See also Image IDs: 140473, 140476.
SUBJECTS
Bands (Music)
Drums
Musical instruments
Fraternal organizations
Greek letter societies
Clothing and dress
College students
University of Wisconsin
Tanks (Military science)
Men
Outdoor photography
Signs and symbols
Railroad stations

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