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Toddler Chucky Benson

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Toddler Chucky Benson, whose mother, June, is being charged with bigamy and is fighting extradition to New York.

Date Created:
November 2, 1945
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created
November 2, 1945

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
10 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6442.0707C

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder
Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011QKB
Legacy ID
WHi 44385

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