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Shirley Schlanger Abrahamson

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Shirley Abrahamson, the first woman to be appointed as a Justice of the Wisconsin State Supreme Court, takes her oath. Chief Justice Bruce Beilfuss is on the right.

Date Created:
September 6, 1976

Publication Information

Date Created September 6, 1976

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number NF Abrahamson, Shirley Schlanger

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0138SK
Legacy ID
WHi 98857

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