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Oscar G. Mayer, Jr.

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Three-quarter length portrait of Oscar G. Mayer, Jr. (1914-2009), who became president of Oscar Mayer & Co. in 1955. Mayer was also an important Madison philanthropist.

Date Created:
circa 1965
Creator:
Siegel, Arthur

Publication Information

Creator Siegel, Arthur
Date Created circa 1965

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America records, 1903-1980
Call Number Name File
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911124690702121
Finding Aid https://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/cgi/f/findaid/findaid-idx?c=wiarchives;view=reslist;subview=standard;didno=uw-whs-micr0935
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Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011NSP
Legacy ID
WHi 67551

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