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Peeling Carrots
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A boy in a Boy Scouts uniform for Milwaukee County Council 406 is sitting on a camp stool and peeling carrots. Caption reads: "Peeling carrots was unexciting business for Hebert Renfro, 16, of 2629 N. 7th Lane, with so many other interesting things going on near him."
May 26, 1958
Nusbaum, Donald W.
Publication Information
| Creator | Nusbaum, Donald W. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | May 26, 1958 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 21 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF 32912 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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W012BCU
WHi 129790
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