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Spelling Bee

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Three top-notch spellers and parents of two finalists are shown after the city spelling bee. Left to right: Cynthia Cottam, Midvale, second place; Marc Williamson, east Junior high, city champion; and Ruth Engler, Wisconsin High, third place.

Date Created:
April 20, 1958
Creator:
Stein, Edwin

Publication Information

Creator Stein, Edwin
Date Created April 20, 1958

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 6 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Edwin Stein negatives and photographs, 1952-1965
Call Number PH 2709.0667B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011LR1
Legacy ID
WHi 140490

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