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Alice in Dairyland, Mary Ellen Jenks

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Mary Ellen Jenks, the 1953 Alice in Dairyland, inspecting a frog with three young boys.

Date Created:
1953
Creator:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Date Created 1953

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin State Fair publicity records, 1930-1968
Call Number PH 3975 Folder 6

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PO7
Legacy ID
WHi 25423

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