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Auto License Bureau

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Wisconsin Auto License Bureau, 16-20 E. Doty Street, Card Typing Department, with women at typewriters and male supervisor.

Date Created:
May 17, 1939
Creator:
Waste, Elwin G., 1902-1957

Publication Information

Creator
Waste, Elwin G., 1902-1957
Date Created
May 17, 1939

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.6494B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013AHX
Legacy ID
WHi 14424

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