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Civil Works Service Employee gives out a Check

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A Civil Works Service employee with a check and equivalent in groceries.

Date Created:
February 10, 1934
Creator:
United States. Federal Civil Works Administration

Publication Information

Creator United States. Federal Civil Works Administration
Date Created February 10, 1934

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 637

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129UM
Legacy ID
WHi 6529

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