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Empty Stocking Club

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Two women and a man working in the Empty Stocking Club's toy depot at the Madison Community Center.

Date Created:
December 19, 1950
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created
December 19, 1950

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6442.3761

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
W011UE5
Legacy ID
WHi 68869

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