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West Dane County Spelling Bee

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Contestants are lined up at the western Dane county spelling bee held in Middleton. The winner was Rachel Pautz of Verona and the runner-up was Angela Padrutt of Black Earth.

Date Created:
April 15, 1961
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created April 15, 1961

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 35 mm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.8051

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0124TY
Legacy ID
WHi 107901

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