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Mayor Schmedeman Greeting Indian Chief

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Mayor Albert G. Schmedeman greeting Chief Shunatuna, who is on horseback and who is in Madison with the Official United States Indian band at the RKO Orpheum theater. The band played at the inauguration of President Hoover.

Date Created:
July 9, 1930
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created July 9, 1930

Physical Description

Format Image
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Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.1655B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013BYV
Legacy ID
WHi 20298

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