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Grace Adams Houghton

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Seated portrait of Grace Adams Houghton, a University of Wisconsin 1906 alumnus. She was a high school teacher in Onalaska. She came from West Salem, where she was a member of Chapter number 64 of the Order of the Eastern Star. Reverse of photograph includes the dedication "To Charles McCarthy from Grace Adams. July 13, 1915."

Date Created:
July 15, 1915
Creator:
Thomas, Carl

Publication Information

Creator Thomas, Carl
Date Created July 15, 1915

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 28 cm

Collection Information

Call Number NF Adams, Grace

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014BYW
Legacy ID
WHi 151897

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