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University of Wisconsin Freshman Convocation

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Three U.W. freshman (foreground) singing university songs during the freshman orientation in the field house.

Date Created:
September 10, 1961
Creator:
Sroda, Richard

Publication Information

Creator Sroda, Richard
Date Created September 10, 1961

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 35 mm

Collection Information

Source Collection Richard Sroda photographs, 1960-1965
Call Number PH 2913.0222A

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013E2H
Legacy ID
WHi 114615

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