Photograph
Wirka Takes Postmaster Oath
Joseph J. Wirka, former superintendent of mails, on the left, is shown receiving the keys to the post office from Walter J. Hyland, on the right, retiring postmaster with 15 years of service, after being sworn in as Madison's acting postmaster by Merton G. Eberlein, center, Madison district post office inspector. The roses in the foreground were presented to Hyland by the clerks and supervisors. |
Image ID: | 56802 |
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Creation Date: | 12 31 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 6442.2192A |
Original Dimensions: | 5 x 4 inches |
Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on Jan. 2, 1949. One of two images. |
Flower arrangement |
Clothing and dress |
Rites and ceremonies |
Indoor photography |
Men |
Postal service |
Offices |
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