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Window Display Featuring FM Radio Broadcasting

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Window display featuring RCA Victor radios and station WIBA advertising the new FM broadcasting service.

Date Created:
March 4, 1948
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created March 4, 1948

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.1537B

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011RFS
Legacy ID
WHi 50734

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