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Irene Mervin

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Irene Mervin, a 12-year-old student at Eagle Corners School, poses with a baseball bat in front of a large tree. On the reverse of the photograph is written "Irene is very good natured."

Date Created:
1933

Publication Information

Date Created 1933

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin rural school survey records, 1931-1933
Call Number PH 262.11d

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013YUZ
Legacy ID
WHi 101959

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