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Conners Family | Magazine or Periodical | Wisconsin Historical Society

Magazine or Periodical

Conners Family

Conners Family | Magazine or Periodical | Wisconsin Historical Society
Caption reads: "Alaska, Ho! Perched on their luggage ready for anything which their new deal may bring, this family of modern pioneers set out from near Superior for the Matanuska valley in Alaska as part of the federal colonization project. They are George Conners, formerly of Milwaukee; his wife, Edith; Junior, 2, being held by his father; Irving, 9 (on suitcase); Dixon, 7, and Joyce. 3. The children have new boots for the adventure. — Journal Color Photo."

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Caption reads: "Alaska, Ho! Perched on their luggage ready for anything which their new deal may bring, this family of modern pioneers set out from near Superior for the Matanuska valley in Alaska as part of the federal colonization project. They are George Conners, formerly of Milwaukee; his wife, Edith; Junior, 2, being held by his father; Irving, 9 (on suitcase); Dixon, 7, and Joyce. 3. The children have new boots for the adventure. — Journal Color Photo."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:143073
Creation Date: 06 02 1935
Creator Name:Milwaukee Journal
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Collection Name:Arville Schaleben papers, 1929-1996
Genre:Magazine or Periodical
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
See Image ID: 144327
SUBJECTS
Clothing and dress
Hats
Shoes
Children
Family
Men
Outdoor photography
Pioneers
Portraits, Group
Women
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