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Motorcycle Racer

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Jimmy Chan of Columbus, Ohio, expert motorcycle racer, sits astride his motorcycle, No. 16, wearing a Harley Davidson jersey and racing gear at Wisconsin State Fair Park.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

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

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013PPS
Legacy ID
WHi 25756

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