Larson Family Living in Trailer | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Larson Family Living in Trailer

Larson Family Living in Trailer | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
The Larson family, including a mother, father, and two children, are sitting in the living room of their mobile home (probably at Truax Field trailer camp). "Residents of the Truax Field trailer camp will petition the city council and Mayor George Forster to hold off impending eviction notices until May." WSJ 11-21-1951. The land is needed by the air force. The Madison Housing Authority manages the trailer park for the city.
DESCRIPTION
The Larson family, including a mother, father, and two children, are sitting in the living room of their mobile home (probably at Truax Field trailer camp). "Residents of the Truax Field trailer camp will petition the city council and Mayor George Forster to hold off impending eviction notices until May." WSJ 11-21-1951. The land is needed by the air force. The Madison Housing Authority manages the trailer park for the city.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:72536
Creation Date: 11 16 1951
Creator Name:Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 6442.4086A
Original Dimensions:4 x 6 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
One of 6 images. Article published in the Wisconsin State Journal on Nov. 21, 1951.
SUBJECTS
Family
Clothing and dress
Children
Men
Women
Furniture
Mobile homes
Living rooms

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