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Ada James

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Quarter-length portrait of the leader of women's suffrage in Wisconsin, Ada James.

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919

Publication Information

Date Created
circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
13 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129ZK
Legacy ID
WHi 9334

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