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Gaylord Nelson and Sherman Benson as Boys

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Gaylord Nelson and Sherman Benson as boys in front of the Nelson home during the winter with a dog and sled.

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Physical Description

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Dimensions 9 x 15 cm

Collection Information

Call Number PH 3764

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013L8C
Legacy ID
WHi 5898

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