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Memorial Day

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World War I veteran Edward J. Starr watches the Memorial Day service at the State Capitol while holding a small American flag. He is from a Menominee Indian reservation, Neopit, WI.

Date Created:
May 30, 1961
Creator:
Sroda, Richard

Publication Information

Creator
Sroda, Richard
Date Created
May 30, 1961

Physical Description

Format
Image

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 2913.0121B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder
Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013E2V
Legacy ID
WHi 113872

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