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Sunday School Class

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Emma Schmitt's (the future Mrs. Sherwin Gillett) Sunday School class. Emma is in the first one on the left in the first row.

Date Created:
1900

Publication Information

Date Created 1900

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961)
Call Number M85-213, Box 2, Folder 2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013H3T
Legacy ID
WHi 103087

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