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George E. Watson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

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George E. Watson, Wauwatosa, at left, being sworn in as the new State Superintendent of Public Instruction, by Robert C. Zimmerman, Assistant Secretary of State, at right.

Date Created:
July 8, 1949
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created July 8, 1949

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.2632

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011SX4
Legacy ID
WHi 60114

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