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Elda Strahm
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Elda Strahm, 13, poses outside her home with many prize ribbons which she won at the Green County and Wisconsin State Fairs. Another girl stands on the left. On the reverse of the photograph is written, "A very industrious, ambitious, and energetic student."
1935
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1935 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 7 x 12 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin rural school survey records, 1931-1933 |
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| Call Number | PH 262.7e |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Ivan Rhyner
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Selma Eidsmoe and Her Mother
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