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Paris Symphony Orchestra

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Group of men posing on the steps of a hotel. Caption reads: "Members of the Paris Symphony Orchestra and the Reception Committee, December 21, 1919. 1 - Theo O. Vilter 2 - Mann 3 - Wm Geo Bruce 4 - Julius Q. Frank 5 - A. T. Van Seay 6 - A. K. Gramer 7 - Henry Weber 8 - John H. Kopmeyer 9 - Fred Gettelmann 10 - Mr. Kopmeyer Jr.

Date Created:
December 21, 1919
Creator:
Taylor, J. H.

Publication Information

Creator Taylor, J. H.
Date Created December 21, 1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 27 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 916

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012BNE
Legacy ID
WHi 150194

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