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Americanization Pageant
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Three members of the Madison Council of Church Women executive board examine brochures with Jessie Kriel, the Americanism chairman of the Madison Woman's Club. The brochures explain the General Federation of Women's Club's campaign to restore the historic Independence Hall. They are, from left: Hazel Tasker, Glennye Morgan, Laurence Butler, and Jessie Kriel.
August 31, 1953
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer) |
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| Date Created | August 31, 1953 |
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 6442.5048E |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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