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Alvin Elmer

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Alvin Elmer, age 15, holds a model airplane and coal truck that he made. His teacher at Farmer's Grove School wrote on the reverse of the photograph, "This student shows special interest in manual arts work."

Date Created:
1935

Publication Information

Date Created 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin rural school survey records, 1931-1933
Call Number PH 262.7d

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013YSO
Legacy ID
WHi 100892

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