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W.T. Grant Company Employees' Party

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Employees of the W.T. Grant Company, 21 S. Pinckney Street, in costumes at their Halloween party.

Date Created:
October 27, 1932
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created October 27, 1932

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.3694B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013ADZ
Legacy ID
WHi 17636

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