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WMAQ Radio Station

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Interior of WMAQ Radio Station with Chief Engineer Donald Weller standing.

Date Created:
1924

Publication Information

Date Created 1924

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 22 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 917

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012AUE
Legacy ID
WHi 47

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