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East Side Postal Station to Open
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Madison postal officials looking over mail ready for processing through the new East Side postal station. Left to right: John F. Whitmore, postmaster; Arvid Bolan, building custodian; and LeRoy Murray, assistant postmaster.
April 28, 1961
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer) |
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| Date Created | April 28, 1961 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 35 mm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962 |
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| Call Number | PH 6442.8068 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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