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Boy Scout Hijinks

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Elevated view during a meal at the Wisconsin State Fair, where a crowd of Boy Scouts mug for the camera.

Date Created:
1946
Creator:
Schmidt, Clarence P.

Publication Information

Creator Schmidt, Clarence P.
Date Created 1946

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin State Fair publicity records, 1930-1968
Call Number PH 4072

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013PPF
Legacy ID
WHi 33341

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