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Goodbye Milwaukee Braves Banner

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Elevated view of fans holding up a large banner reading "Goodbye Milwaukee Braves" on the back fence of the bleachers at Milwaukee County Stadium.

Date Created:
October 4, 1964
Creator:
Milwaukee journal

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee journal
Date Created October 4, 1964

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 35mm

Collection Information

Source Collection Milwaukee journal negatives, circa 1955-circa 1982
Call Number PH 3424 #642771, frame 18

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0137GF
Legacy ID
WHi 104927

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