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Publication Information
| Creator | O'Brien, Warren S., Waukesha, Wisconsin |
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| Date Created | July 2, 1909 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 25 x 20 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | O'Brien family collection, circa 1880-2000 |
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| Call Number | PH 6027 |
| Media Number | Box 93 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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