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Memorial Day Activities

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Elevated view of part of the crowd watching as military units from Truax Field march down South Carroll Street during the Memorial Day parade at Madison's Capitol Square. The Park Hotel is on the left.

Date Created:
May 30, 1952
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created May 30, 1952

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 6442.4526A

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011V9S
Legacy ID
WHi 76309

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