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Auto Buy Week
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Four auto dealers are holding four signs saying "You," "Auto," "Buy," "Now." A fifth seated man, Mayor Ivan Nestingen, signs a proclamation designating, "Auto Buy Week." The men standing are: C.L. (Duke) Duquaine (Gillespie-Blumer Motors); Vern Giesler (Schappe Motors Inc.); Warner Young (Young's Studebaker Sales); and Clarence Thorstad (Hult's Capital Garage).
April 28, 1958
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer) |
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| Date Created | April 28, 1958 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 35 mm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962 |
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| Call Number | PH 6442.6956A |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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