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United States Armed Forces Institute

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Major Glenn McConagha, commandant of the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) seated at a desk signing a course completion certificate. USAFI provides college level course work to servicemen-students. Seventy colleges and universities are cooperating with USAFI in providing materials and offering credit. USAFI is headquartered at 102 North Hamilton Street.

Date Created:
December 30, 1947
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created December 30, 1947

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Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
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W011RIQ
Legacy ID
WHi 49615

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