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AAA Tour Cars

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Men doing a periodic rotation of the synthetic and recapped tires on one of the two cars parked in front of the Park Hotel, and participating in the American Automobile Association (AAA), the 25,000 mile "Keep 'Em Rolling" tire safety tour.

Date Created:
May 14, 1944
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created May 14, 1944

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.0182

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011Q4D
Legacy ID
WHi 39718

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