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Ada James

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Quarter-length portrait of the leader of women's suffrage in Wisconsin, Ada James.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 67285

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129ZK
Legacy ID
WHi 9334

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