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Spring Election 1961

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"We Saw You Performing Civic Duty" at the Fire Station. A voter is checking in before voting at the 19th Ward poll. He is at the head of a long line of voters. Two women poll workers are sitting at a table checking names.

Date Created:
April 4, 1961
Creator:
Sroda, Richard

Publication Information

Creator
Sroda, Richard
Date Created
April 4, 1961

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
35 mm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 2913.0044B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
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Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013DWL
Legacy ID
WHi 113317

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