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Betty Meier, Hairdressing

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One of two images under the headline: "Colonists Play 'Find the Freight'; a Beauty Shop." Original caption reads: "At the right is Betty Meier, 18, of Duluth, who has opened the 'Valley City Beauty Parlor' in her mother's tent. Miss Meier charges the colonists 10 cents for a finger wave. She is shown waving the hair of her mother, Mrs. C.H. Meier."

Date Created:
May 31, 1935
Creator:
Schaleben, Arville, 1907-1999

Publication Information

Creator Schaleben, Arville, 1907-1999
Date Created May 31, 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 7 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arville Schaleben papers, 1929-1996
Call Number M2010-082, Box 2, Folder 4
Media Number Box 2,Folder 4
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
W0125IQ
Legacy ID
WHi 142378

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