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Strike!

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Union members of Local 317 in Milwaukee strike outside the Electric Co.'s N. Edison Street plant. It was a very cold night.

Date Created:
February 20, 1963
Creator:
Anheuser, Ernest W.

Publication Information

Creator Anheuser, Ernest W.
Date Created February 20, 1963

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Milwaukee photographs, 1955-1956, 1960-1965
Call Number PH 2737

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0137HK
Legacy ID
WHi 8348

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