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Meinhardt Raabe as Little Oscar with Wienermobile
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Meinhardt Raabe, dressed as Little Oscar, receiving the key to the city of Wisconsin Dells, while standing in front of the Wienermobile. Written on the key: "His Honor The Mayor Thomas J. Howley, Wisconsin dells, Wisconsin, Little Oscar 1955."
July 1, 1955
Reese, Oliver
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