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Crowd Watching Santa Parade

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Crowd at the corner of State, West Mifflin and North Carroll Streets watching the Santa Parade, sponsored by the Madison Business Association and the Junior Chamber of Commerce, come up State Street toward the Square. In the middle background Santa Claus can be seen waving to the crowd from his yellow Ercoupe airplane.

Date Created:
November 27, 1948
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created November 27, 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 6442.2098C

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011S77
Legacy ID
WHi 55928

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