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One man is pointing his index finger under a pin on the lapel of another man. The pin says: "Business Is Good." The pin is worn by Melvin Larson, State Motor Vehicle Department commissioner. The man pointing is Dean Waters, left, of Waters Motor Co.

Date Created:
May 1, 1958
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created May 1, 1958

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 35 mm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.6956D

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0123JD
Legacy ID
WHi 99265

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