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Badger Spelling Bee

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Officials at the Badger Spelling Bee. Right to left: Mary Frances Boyd, master pronouncer, and three judges: Professor Lois Nemec, University of Wisconsin; R.W. Ostrander, County Superintendent; and M.A. Kjeseth, Mauton city superintendent of schools.

Date Created:
April 30, 1949
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created April 30, 1949

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 6442.2555A

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011SRP
Legacy ID
WHi 58793

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