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Esther Peterson
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Esther Peterson, a student at Mud Branch School, District No. 2, poses leaning against a tree on a hill while holding a baseball bat. There is a road and farmhouse in the background. On the reverse of the photograph, Esther is identified as "Leader of highest class in English."
1932
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1932 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 8 x 12 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin rural school survey records, 1931-1933 |
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| Call Number | PH 262.10c |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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