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Christmas Customs
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Mrs. Ernest B. Steen of 2205 Lakeland Avenue, wife of new pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, demonstrates a Christmas custom by displaying her bell collection.
December 14, 1953
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer) |
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| Date Created | December 14, 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 6442.5207D |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Helen Jansky, head of the circulation department at the Madison Free Library, displays a few of the books used to help library patrons use their Christmas gifts.
