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Telegram

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Oversized telegram displayed in a empty store window and addressed to Mayor Albert G. Schmedeman inviting him to see the motion picture "Check and Double Check."

Date Created:
October 27, 1930
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created October 27, 1930

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.1949B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011ZHT
Legacy ID
WHi 19900

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