Madison Soap Box Derby Sponsors | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Madison Soap Box Derby Sponsors

Madison Soap Box Derby Sponsors | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Several members of Local 311, Madison Firemen's union, are posed around Dick Lerwick, whom the union is sponsoring in the 1948 Soap Box Derby.  Kneeling Edward Bokina, union president. First row L to R: Fireman Joe Tisserand, Dick, Capt. Arne Lerwick, Dick's father, and Firemen Fred Rice and Pete Breitenbach.  Rear row L to R: Firemen Maruice Nason, Wilson Donkle, and Harlan Lippolt, and Lieut. Grover Peterson.
DESCRIPTION
Several members of Local 311, Madison Firemen's union, are posed around Dick Lerwick, whom the union is sponsoring in the 1948 Soap Box Derby. Kneeling Edward Bokina, union president. First row L to R: Fireman Joe Tisserand, Dick, Capt. Arne Lerwick, Dick's father, and Firemen Fred Rice and Pete Breitenbach. Rear row L to R: Firemen Maruice Nason, Wilson Donkle, and Harlan Lippolt, and Lieut. Grover Peterson.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:52817
Creation Date: 06 16 1948
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 6442.1739A
Original Dimensions:5 x 4 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
One of two images. Published in the Wisconsin State Journal, June 20, 1948.
SUBJECTS
Associations, institutions, etc.
Clothing and dress
Hats
Uniforms
Cities and towns
Children and adults
Outdoor photography
Portraits, Group
Fire fighters
Fire engines
Labor unions
Contests
Hobbies
Automobile racing

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