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Earth Day March near Wisconsin State Capitol, 1970

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Crowd gathering at the Wisconsin State Capitol for the first Earth Day march. Someone is holding an ecology flag.

Date Created:
April 21, 1970
Creator:
Fritz, Bruce (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator
Fritz, Bruce (photographer)
Date Created
April 21, 1970

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
35mm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 7067, Box 2
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Conditions For Use
This image is © copyrighted property of The Capital Times 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
The Capital Times; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01261B
Legacy ID
WHi 48105

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