Photograph
Eight Foot Tall Lawyer

Clifford Thompson, the second tallest man in the world, being sworn into the Wisconsin state bar at the Wisconsin State Capitol by Justice Elmer E. Barlow. Others from left to right: Francis Sweitlik, dean of the Marquette Law School, Robert Schoen, Jane O'Meila, James D"Amato, and Clifford Thompson. All were students at the Marquette Law School in Milwaukee. |
Image ID: | 40054 |
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Creation Date: | 07 01 1944 |
Creator Name: | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 6442.0201A |
Original Dimensions: | 2.25 x 3.25 inches |
One of two images. Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on July 3, 1944. |
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Oaths |
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Universities and colleges |
Wisconsin State Capitol (Madison, Wis.) |
Indoor photography |
Men |
Portraits, Group |
Women |
Lawyers |
Suits (Clothing) |
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