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Aviation Class

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Group portrait of women enrolled in an aviation class.

Creator:
O'Brien, Warren S., Waukesha, Wisconsin

Publication Information

Creator O'Brien, Warren S., Waukesha, Wisconsin

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection O'Brien family collection, circa 1880-2000
Call Number PH 6027

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0139A0
Legacy ID
WHi 22846

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