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Wisconsin State Capitol Christmas Pageant

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Elevated view of a crowd gathering in the State Capitol rotunda for the twenty-fourth annual Christmas Pageant.

Date Created:
December 11, 1949
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created December 11, 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 6442.3007

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011T7P
Legacy ID
WHi 63130

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