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Kids at the Wisconsin State Fair

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Louis Schmidt sharing his hamburger with Ruth Eleanor Hughes on children's day at the Wisconsin State Fair.

Date Created:
August 28, 1934
Creator:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Date Created August 28, 1934

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin State Fair publicity records, 1930-1968
Call Number PH 4072

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PQP
Legacy ID
WHi 26215

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