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Badger Spelling Bee
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Group portrait of eight finalists in the Badger Spelling Bee. First row, l to r: Kay Krogem, Jefferson, 8th place; Champion Beth Knope, Madison; Beverly Heitke, Portage, 4th place. Standing, l to r: Warren Wickersham, Evansville, runner-up; Tom McMenomy, Juneau County champion from Mauston, 3rd place; Mary Lindmark, Milton Junction champ, 6th place; Anna Marie McCullick, Crawford County champion from Mt. Sterling, 5th place; and Gewndolyn Fisher, East Dane County champion, Sun Prairie, 7th place.
April 5, 1952
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer) |
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| Date Created | April 5, 1952 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962 |
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| Call Number | PH 6442.4403C |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society |
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