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Awards for Safe Driving
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Three Madison Railway Express agency drivers receive awards for safe driving from Capt. W.A. Randall, left, of the Madison police department. The drivers and the years they drove without accidents are, left to right: Francis Penn, nineteen; Glenn Alderson, eight; and Richard Oakey; thirteen.
June 30, 1960
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer) |
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| Date Created | June 30, 1960 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 35 mm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962 |
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| Call Number | PH 6442.8142 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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