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Children Playing in Flooded Street

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Children in swimming suits playing in a miniature lake created by heavy rains in the area of Fox and Prospect Avenues.

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

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created June 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 6442.0184

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011Q65
Legacy ID
WHi 39882

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