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Starwagon

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A member of the Milwaukee Astronomical society explains the telescope to children as they look at the stars from the starwagon at the Doerfler playground.

Date Created:
June 20, 1963

Publication Information

Date Created June 20, 1963

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 18 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
W0137NT
Legacy ID
WHi 23553

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