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The First Kindergarten in America

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Exterior view of the school established by Mrs. Carl Schurz, which is often considered the first kindergarten in America.

Date Created:
1928

Publication Information

Date Created 1928

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Watertown.53

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013RG9
Legacy ID
WHi 4680

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