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Ed Gein Farm Auction

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Notice of farm auction sale for farm and personal property of Ed Gein. The farmhouse was destroyed by fire before the auction took place.

Date Created:
March 30, 1958

Publication Information

Date Created March 30, 1958

Physical Description

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Dimensions 46 x 61 cm

Collection Information

Call Number PH 5-6491

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013LFN
Legacy ID
WHi 2022

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