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Throwing the First Ball

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Governor Gaylord Nelson throwing the first ball of the season at County Stadium.

Date Created:
April 11, 1961
Creator:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publication Information

Creator
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Date Created
April 11, 1961

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
19 x 25 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012HLF
Legacy ID
WHi 45439

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