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Northwestern Ice Yachting Association Ice Regatta

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Portrait of five-year-old William (Spike) Boston, the son of national champion Howard Boston, in his iceboat on Lake Monona. He was the youngest skipper in the Northwestern Ice Yachting Association ice regatta.

Date Created:
January 18, 1952
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created January 18, 1952

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.4221A

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011UUD
Legacy ID
WHi 73779

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