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Two Mayors at the Fair

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Mayor Carl Zeidler of Milwaukee and Mayor Leo J. Promen of Fond du Lac at the Wisconsin State Fair. Zeidler is sipping Coca-Cola from a bottle and Promen is eating Cracker Jacks.

Date Created:
1941
Creator:
Stanfield's Studio

Publication Information

Creator Stanfield's Studio
Date Created 1941

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
W013PQE
Legacy ID
WHi 33242

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