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Pearce Roberts

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Portrait of Pearce Roberts, Executive Secretary of the Madison Building Trades Council and past president of the Madison Federation of Labor.

Date Created:
January 14, 1954
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created
January 14, 1954

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6442.5256

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
W011WXD
Legacy ID
WHi 84155

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