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Dorothy Blank receiving donated money for the Empty Stocking Club from newspaper carrier boy Gordon Schaaf in front of a Christmas tree.

Date Created:
December 23, 1948
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created December 23, 1948

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.2181

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013ZHE
Legacy ID
WHi 56589

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