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Draft Protest Meeting

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Adolph Maasen (left), the leader of a group of state farmers claiming prejudice against farmers by the State Selective Service, observing Colonel Bentley Courtenay addressing the group in the state assembly chamber. Mr. Courtenay is the state draft head.

Date Created:
May 8, 1952
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created May 8, 1952

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 6442.4453A

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011V3F
Legacy ID
WHi 75878

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