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Chevrolet Automobile Contest
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Chevrolet automobile advertising the Chevrolet Six Economy Drivers' contest with "Test your driving skills, economy drivers' contest, $75 in cash prizes, free, ask driver for information, Hult's Capital Garage" painted on the driver's door. Cedric Parker is sitting at the wheel, and Ralph A. Hult is standing beside the car. The car is parked in front of Hult's Garage which was located at 608-612 East Washington Avenue.
August 15, 1930
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Publication Information
| Creator | McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964 |
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| Date Created | August 15, 1930 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983 |
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| Call Number | PH 6058.1705B |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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