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Running for Cover

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Visitors to the Wisconsin State Fair running for shelter at the onset of a sudden rain shower.

Date Created:
1965
Creator:
Milwaukee journal

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee journal
Date Created 1965

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Thematic Panels Project, 1965-1967 and 1982-1984
Call Number PH 5000.589-598.0591

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Conditions For Use This image is © copyrighted property of Journal Sentinel Inc. and is provided by the Wisconsin Historical Society subject to contract.  Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society.
Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013Q3O
Legacy ID
WHi 105886

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