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Roll of Slackers, Monroe

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A sign outside a building reads "Slackers" and includes a list of names: David Englehardt of Browntown, and John Hoffmeister of Jords. The sign is credited to the Green County Council of Defense. Hanging from the sign is an effigy of a German dressed in a suit, with a fake Iron Cross and sheathed sword on its outfit.

Date Created:
circa 1917

Publication Information

Date Created
circa 1917

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
9 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012BM7
Legacy ID
WHi 135791

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