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Ken Ernst Sketching Ruth Schmitt

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Cartoonist Ken Ernst sketching Badger Beauty Ruth Schmitt whom he selected to represent a new character in his comic strip "Mary Worth".

Date Created:
February 5, 1947
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created February 5, 1947

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.0943B

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011QPT
Legacy ID
WHi 45864

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