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U.S. Post Office Sorting Room

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Men working in the U.S. Post Office sorting room, 215 Monona Avenue.

Date Created:
March 28, 1929
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created March 28, 1929

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.1054B-2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013AIV
Legacy ID
WHi 21291

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