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Conners Family

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Caption reads: "Alaska, Ho! Perched on their luggage ready for anything which their new deal may bring, this family of modern pioneers set out from near Superior for the Matanuska valley in Alaska as part of the federal colonization project. They are George Conners, formerly of Milwaukee; his wife, Edith; Junior, 2, being held by his father; Irving, 9 (on suitcase); Dixon, 7, and Joyce. 3. The children have new boots for the adventure. — Journal Color Photo."

Date Created:
June 2, 1935
Creator:
Schaleben, Arville, 1907-1999

Publication Information

Creator Schaleben, Arville, 1907-1999
Date Created June 2, 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph

Collection Information

Source Collection Arville Schaleben papers, 1929-1996
Media Number Box 1,Folder 25
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126272202121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-m2005096

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0125GC
Legacy ID
WHi 143073

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Arville Schaleben, of the Milwaukee Journal, in Alaska.

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