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Howard Sechrest Welding

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Howard Sechrest, of Howard Welding & Machine Co., wears goggles and welds in the boiler at the Loraine Hotel.

Date Created:
August 7, 1939
Creator:
Waste, Elwin G., 1902-1957

Publication Information

Creator
Waste, Elwin G., 1902-1957
Date Created
August 7, 1939

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.6533B-1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013AMA
Legacy ID
WHi 14362

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