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John Cookson

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Posed portrait of Wisconsin man John Cookson wearing a helmet and holding a radio headset to his ear. This was during the Spanish Civil War.

Date Created:
circa 1937
Creator:
Kailin, Clarence S.

Publication Information

Creator Kailin, Clarence S.
Date Created circa 1937

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 9 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Abraham Lincoln Brigade photographs, circa 1937
Call Number PH 4249.2
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126000502121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011D81
Legacy ID
WHi 3986

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