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Rolf Persinger

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A man is playing a violin at the front of a classroom of students. Caption reads: "Rolf Persinger of the Chicago symphony orchestra worked Thursday with musicians in the Music for Youth program."

Date Created:
June 23, 1960
Creator:
Koshollek, George P., Jr.

Publication Information

Creator Koshollek, George P., Jr.
Date Created June 23, 1960

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 9167

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012AL1
Legacy ID
WHi 150264

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