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Road America Race

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Spectators near the grandstand at the Road America sports car race.

Date Created:
1957
Creator:
Vesey, Richard

Publication Information

Creator Vesey, Richard
Date Created 1957

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 6 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Richard Vesey photographs and negatives, 1955-1963
Call Number (V4)486

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013EWS
Legacy ID
WHi 60842

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