National Civil Defense Week | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

National Civil Defense Week

National Civil Defense Week | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Four Madison city park department employees would go into action in case of enemy attack or any major-sized natural catastrophe. Pictured are Charles Breitake, upper left; Jack Gaumnitz, upper right; George Behrnd, lower left; and Clifford Schnering, lower right. The $12,000 heavy duty rescue operation truck was purchased with matching funds from the federal government.
DESCRIPTION
Four Madison city park department employees would go into action in case of enemy attack or any major-sized natural catastrophe. Pictured are Charles Breitake, upper left; Jack Gaumnitz, upper right; George Behrnd, lower left; and Clifford Schnering, lower right. The $12,000 heavy duty rescue operation truck was purchased with matching funds from the federal government.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:93482
Creation Date: 08 27 1956
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 6442.6216C
Original Dimensions:5 x 4 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on September 2, 1956. One of six images.
SUBJECTS
Assistance in emergencies
Cities and towns
Civil defense
Trucks
Hats
Work clothes
Industrial buildings
Signs and signboards
Men
Outdoor photography

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