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Nancy Keenan on Beach
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Portrait of Nancy Keenan standing on a beach in a lifeguard swimming suit. She is one of 7 women lifeguards out of a group of 19 who patrol the Madison beaches for the Madison Parks Department.
June 28, 1945
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer) |
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| Date Created | June 28, 1945 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 6 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962 |
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| Call Number | PH 6442.0602 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society |
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