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Trailer Camp Flood
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Flood at the University of Wisconsin-Madison East Hill Trailer Camp, located at 451 North Midvale Boulevard, south of University Avenue. Shown are two of the students' wives who began moving belongings before the flood waters entered their small trailer homes. Mrs. Calvin Wilkes is holding a baby carriage and Mrs. Eugene Smith stands in a doorway.
January 27, 1948
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer) |
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| Date Created | January 27, 1948 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962 |
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| Call Number | PH 6442.1526B |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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