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Ice Chipper Annual Hookeree Invitation
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Two-fold, imprinted invitation in red ink on off-white card stock to the annual Ice Chipper event. Inside text on the left is a fantasy story by Sid of Herkimer the Perch of Lake Mendota (hatched near Picnic Point), who was out-competed for food and is offering himself up for the wake and meal. Text on the right are the poetic details for "The Fresh Air Hookeree," including date (January 29th) and time (9AM). It also lists attendees names and their humorous titles. The event was hosted by Jack Burke.
1955
Boyum, Sid, 1914-1991
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WHi 124601
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