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Battle of Durham Hill

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The Battle of Durham Hill during the milk strike, showing sheriff's deputies and National Guardsmen (sworn in as special deputies) charging farmers with bayonets.

Date Created:
May 18, 1933
Creator:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publication Information

Creator
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Date Created
May 18, 1933

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
28 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
CF 6632

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014DVX
Legacy ID
WHi 3245

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