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WPA Exhibit

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Opening ceremonies for a Work Progress Administration (WPA) exhibit at the Wisconsin State Fair.

Date Created:
1937

Publication Information

Date Created 1937

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin State Planning Board federal relief agencies records, 1934-1948
Call Number PH Series 847

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PVT
Legacy ID
WHi 54369

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