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Wisconsin Centennial Ball

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Governor Oscar Rennebohm and his wife Mary led the grand march, officially opening the Centennial Ball, held at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Following behind them are Attorney General John E. and Mary Martin.

Date Created:
January 5, 1948
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created January 5, 1948

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.1414A

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Conditions For Use This image is © copyrighted property of Wisconsin State Journal and is provided by the Wisconsin Historical Society subject to contract.  Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society
Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011RFF
Legacy ID
WHi 49621

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