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Alma and William O. Petersen

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A smiling William Otto Petersen poses with his mother, Alma Schmidt Petersen on a rustic bench at Green Mountain Falls, Colorado. William is wearing shorts, a sweater and shirt. Alma is wearing a light-colored dress with dark collar and cuffs.

Date Created:
September 3, 1932

Publication Information

Date Created September 3, 1932

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number Black Point Estate.22.7

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Conditions For Use This image is issued by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright.
Rights Holder Wisconsin Department of Administration
Unique ID
W0125OR
Legacy ID
WHi 113995

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