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Madison Soap Box Derby Winners

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Madison Soap Box Derby Sportsmanship Award winners with County Traffic Officer, Charles O'Brien, presenting awards to Dickie Wold of LaFarge and Frank Brylla of Reedsburg.

Date Created:
July 24, 1949
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created July 24, 1949

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.2679E

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011SWU
Legacy ID
WHi 60288

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