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Construction Workers Picket

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A man wearing a construction workers' union sign pickets in the bright sun, followed by a young boy with a homemade sign of support.

Date Created:
1955
Creator:
Newhouse, John

Publication Information

Creator Newhouse, John
Date Created 1955

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection John Newhouse photographs, interviews and other materials, 1945-1974
Call Number PH 145

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0133S9
Legacy ID
WHi 23443

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