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Draftees Leaving Madison

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A crowd watching as drafted men leave Madison via the Chicago Northwestern railroad station.

Date Created:
May 25, 1918
Creator:
Photoart House (Firm)

Publication Information

Creator Photoart House (Firm)
Date Created May 25, 1918

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 10 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photoart House negatives, 1913-1918, 1947-1953
Call Number PH 521

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013C4W
Legacy ID
WHi 35079

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