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Anniversary Celebration of Norwegian Independence

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Commemorating one hundred years of Norwegian independence at a Syttende Mai (May 17th) celebration. An automobile with four people is decorated with a Norwegian and American flag as a part of a celebratory parade. On the right a man and woman stand on the grass in front of a church. Another group of people are in an automobile on the far left.

Date Created:
1914
Creator:
Photoart House (Firm)

Publication Information

Creator
Photoart House (Firm)
Date Created
1914

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(M491)147

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013C89
Legacy ID
WHi 60975

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