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Samuel E. Capron Using Telephone

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Samuel E. Capron, using a telephone while re-enacting the call he made to The Capital Times to announce Pres. Warren G. Harding's death in 1923.

Date Created:
August 2, 1933
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created
August 2, 1933

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.4136B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0120CJ
Legacy ID
WHi 17154

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