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Roller Skating

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Children roller skating on the Olbrich playground tennis court as part of city Recreation Department summer activities.

Date Created:
July 20, 1944
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created July 20, 1944

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number (V5)396

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011PEC
Legacy ID
WHi 34456

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