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H.L. Mencken Having a Beer for Breakfast

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H.L. Mencken sits at the breakfast table reading the newspaper and dining on toast and a goblet of beer. He autographed the photograph with "Breakfast in the Free State!" and his signature.

Date Created:
1927

Publication Information

Date Created 1927

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 20 x 24 cm

Collection Information

Call Number NF Mencken, H. L.

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0138ON
Legacy ID
WHi 31913

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