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Governor Kohler's Inauguration

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Governor Walter Kohler taking the oath of office on the balcony of the Wisconsin State Capitol rotunda. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Oscar M. Fritz of the State Supreme Court.

Date Created:
January 5, 1953
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created January 5, 1953

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 (V5)249

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0122GU
Legacy ID
WHi 36866

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