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Wisconsin Idea Theater Group

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Members of the Wisconsin Idea Theater Group in costume, one man posing dressed as a fisherman, a woman as a bathing beauty, and another person as a giant fish.

Creator:
Newhouse, John

Publication Information

Creator Newhouse, John

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection John Newhouse photographs, interviews and other materials, 1945-1974
Call Number (N48)24003

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0133Z2
Legacy ID
WHi 73640

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