Photograph
French Gratitude Train Boxcar
Five men, including State Historical Society Director, Clifford Lord at left, standing near a box car labeled "Gratitude Train" on a flat bed truck parked in front of the Wisconsin State Capitol building. The boxcar contains gifts to the people of Wisconsin from the people of France. Recipients of the articles were decided upon by the Governor's "Commission to Receive the Gratitude Train." |
Image ID: | 63116 |
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Creation Date: | 12 05 1949 |
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 6442.2995 |
Original Dimensions: | 5 x 4 inches |
Related article published in the Wisconsin State Journal on December 16, 1949. Photograph was taken after the boxcar and collection of gifts toured the state. Note the missing coats of arms and graffiti on the side of the car. |
Men |
Railroad cars |
Trucks |
Outdoor photography |
Wisconsin State Capitol |
Societies, etc |
Committees |
Coats |
Hats |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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