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Russell Wepking

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Russell Wepking, 14, posing beside an automobile. The son of Frank Wepking and a student at Strawberry School, Russell "Won distinction of having Grand Champion 4-H Club calf and also won first in Showmanship contest in 1930 Highland High School Fair." His hat is lying on the ground near the car's rear tire.

Date Created:
1932

Publication Information

Date Created 1932

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 7 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin rural school survey records, 1931-1933
Call Number PH 262.8e

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013YT1
Legacy ID
WHi 101257

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Russell, left, and Ira Wepking pose as they pause from bringing in the dairy cows; they have taken off their hats, which are on the ground. A small dog stands between them.

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Orin Swingle, teacher at Strawberry School, poses with his left foot on the bumper of an automobile. He wears suspenders and holds his hat in his right hand.

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John Hurda, left, and Russell Wepking pose with milk cans on a farm wagon. Hurda holds the reins to a team of two horses. There are two small sheds behind them and fields beyond.

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