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Nels Rasmussen

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Nels O. Rasmussen is shown at left being presented with a pin in recognition of his 45 years of service with Western Union. He is operations supervisor of the Madison office and has been with the Madison office for 40 years. Presenting the pin is L.C. Thornton, center, of Minneapolis, district supervisor of Western Union. A.G. Tappen, right, is manager of the Western Union's Madison office.

Date Created:
January 10, 1957
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created
January 10, 1957

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6442.6292

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder
Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0122KA
Legacy ID
WHi 93777

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