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Shriner Members

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Portrait of two Shrine members, William H. Woodfield Jr., the Imperial Potentate of the Shrine of North America, and Melvin E. Diemer, Potentate of the Zor Temple.

Date Created:
November 12, 1945
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created November 12, 1945

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 10 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.0709A

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011QL9
Legacy ID
WHi 44377

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