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Boarding the School Bus

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A group of elementary school students getting ready to board a bus, while the driver is handing out ice cream as they board.

Date Created:
1950
Creator:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Date Created 1950

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Call Number (M56)3174

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W01375S
Legacy ID
WHi 41021

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