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Santa Express Train Ride

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The Santa Express Train took 6,000 children from Madison to Stoughton and back. Shown greeting Santa is Scott Cameron (with freckles) in center, with other friends.

Date Created:
December 5, 1964
Creator:
Sroda, Richard

Publication Information

Creator
Sroda, Richard
Date Created
December 5, 1964

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
35 mm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 2913.0643B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder
Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013EKI
Legacy ID
WHi 117918

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