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Photographs

On Strike

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Lone picketer from Painters' Local 781 protests against workers not receiving union wages, hours, and benefits.

Date Created:
November 5, 1962
Creator:
Schmidt, Clarence P.

Publication Information

Creator Schmidt, Clarence P.
Date Created November 5, 1962

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 663

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A3B
Legacy ID
WHi 9226

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