Mosinee Goes Communist for a Day: Rationing | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Mosinee Goes Communist for a Day: Rationing

Mosinee Goes Communist for a Day: Rationing | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Caption on back reads: "All foodstuffs is confiscated by Red authorities and rationed to the citizens. Mrs. Delbert Bauer is shown as she gets her cup of Pa[sic]tatoe Soup at an out-door kitchen. INP Photo by F. Standfield." Another caption on the back is a newspaper clipping that reads: "When the 'Communists' took control  of Mosinee Monday they set up their own food kitchen. 'Highlight' of the menu was a cup of potato soup which Mrs. Delbert Bauer is receiving here. Sentinel photo."

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DESCRIPTION
Caption on back reads: "All foodstuffs is confiscated by Red authorities and rationed to the citizens. Mrs. Delbert Bauer is shown as she gets her cup of Pa[sic]tatoe Soup at an out-door kitchen. INP Photo by F. Standfield." Another caption on the back is a newspaper clipping that reads: "When the 'Communists' took control of Mosinee Monday they set up their own food kitchen. 'Highlight' of the menu was a cup of potato soup which Mrs. Delbert Bauer is receiving here. Sentinel photo."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:145447
Creation Date: 05 01 1950
Creator Name:International News Photos
City:Mosinee
County:Marathon
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Mosinee Mock Communist Takeover Photograph Collection
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:M2019-069
Original Dimensions:10 x 7.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This image is not for sale due to copyright or donor restrictions. You may be able to license it for use from its creator.
SUBJECTS
Cities and towns
Men
Outdoor photography
Women
Communism
Food
Buildings
Aprons
Clothing and dress
Coats
Hats
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Reference Details
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