Eight Foot Tall Lawyer | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Eight Foot Tall Lawyer

Eight Foot Tall Lawyer | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Clifford Thompson, the second tallest man in the world, being sworn into the Wisconsin state bar at the Wisconsin State Capitol by Justice Elmer E. Barlow. Others from left to right: Francis Sweitlik, dean of the Marquette Law School, Robert Schoen, Jane O'Meila, James D"Amato, and Clifford Thompson.  All were students at the Marquette Law School in Milwaukee.
DESCRIPTION
Clifford Thompson, the second tallest man in the world, being sworn into the Wisconsin state bar at the Wisconsin State Capitol by Justice Elmer E. Barlow. Others from left to right: Francis Sweitlik, dean of the Marquette Law School, Robert Schoen, Jane O'Meila, James D"Amato, and Clifford Thompson. All were students at the Marquette Law School in Milwaukee.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:40054
Creation Date: 07 01 1944
Creator Name:Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 6442.0201A
Original Dimensions:2.25 x 3.25 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
One of two images. Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on July 3, 1944.
SUBJECTS
Clothing and dress
Oaths
Judges
Universities and colleges
Wisconsin State Capitol
Indoor photography
Men
Portraits, Group
Women
Lawyers
Suits (Clothing)

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