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Madison Spelling Bee Finalists

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Thirty-three finalists compete at the Central High School auditorium in the annual Madison City Spelling Bee. One of the finalists is Susan Nelson, a 6th grader at Van Hise. She is the daughter of Mrs. D. Elton Nelson, 306 S. Midvale Boulevard.

Date Created:
April 30, 1959
Creator:
Stein, Edwin

Publication Information

Creator Stein, Edwin
Date Created April 30, 1959

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Format Image
Dimensions 35 mm

Collection Information

Source Collection Edwin Stein negatives and photographs, 1952-1965
Call Number PH 2709.1044D

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012FEZ
Legacy ID
WHi 142236

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