Edward Evenson Plays Chess | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Edward Evenson Plays Chess

Edward Evenson Plays Chess | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
A uniformed police officer is sitting in a folding chair and moving pieces on a chessboard. Caption reads: "<b>On duty Tuesday</b> at the voting place in the basement of Riverside high school, 1615 E. Locust st., Patrolman Edward Evenson, of 2644 N. 17th st., relieved some of the monotony by playing a game of chess against himself."
DESCRIPTION
A uniformed police officer is sitting in a folding chair and moving pieces on a chessboard. Caption reads: "On duty Tuesday at the voting place in the basement of Riverside high school, 1615 E. Locust st., Patrolman Edward Evenson, of 2644 N. 17th st., relieved some of the monotony by playing a game of chess against himself."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:146791
Creation Date: 11 09 1960
Creator Name:Milwaukee Journal
City:Milwaukee
County:Milwaukee
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:CF 6744
Original Dimensions:10 x 8 inches
SUBJECTS
Neckties
Uniforms
Chairs
High schools
School buildings
Police
Indoor photography
Men
Women
Elections
Voting
Hats
Clothing and dress
Games

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