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Wisconsin Elks Convention
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Five delegates to the Wisconsin Elks 46th annual convention at the Madison Elks Lodge. Left to right are R.W. Gustafson, Ashland; Frank T. Lynde, Antigo, state past president; Larry Gerdes, Eau Claire, state committee member; Charles R. Russell, Madison, esteemed loyal knight; and John S. Hobbins, exalted ruler of the Madison Lodge.
August 25, 1948
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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