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Switchboard Operator

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Josie Jepson (or Jepsen) at the telephone switchboard on Washington Island.

Date Created:
1915
Creator:
Koyen, Clarence

Publication Information

Creator Koyen, Clarence
Date Created 1915

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number (X3)18466

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A05
Legacy ID
WHi 9212

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