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Wilburt Leppien as Uncle Sam
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A man posing in an Uncle Sam costume, holding an American flag. Caption reads: "Bill Leppien or Wilburt E. Leppien. 410 N. Livingston St. Commander of Dane County Council Amer. Legion and - member of Donald C. Severson Post 501 The American Legion. "
September 1, 1956
Capital Times (Madison, Wis.)
Publication Information
| Creator | Capital Times (Madison, Wis.) |
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| Date Created | September 1, 1956 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 9 x 14 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF 6738 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED |
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| Conditions For Use | This image is © copyrighted property of The Capital Times and is provided by the Wisconsin Historical Society subject to contract. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society |
| Rights Holder | The Capital Times; Wisconsin Historical Society |
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