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Governor Nelson at Interstate Dedication

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Governor Gaylord Nelson with local civic leaders at the dedication of a portion of Interstate Highway I-90. Congressman Robert Kastenmeier is standing at the right edge of the photograph.

Date Created:
October 17, 1961
Creator:
Capital Times (Madison, Wis.)

Publication Information

Creator Capital Times (Madison, Wis.)
Date Created October 17, 1961

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Frank Custer local history research files, 1850-1960
Call Number M2001-157.3

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012HC7
Legacy ID
WHi 44765

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