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Library Stacks

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Young man studying at a table in the library stacks of the Wisconsin Historical Society library.

Date Created:
1948

Publication Information

Date Created 1948

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection State Historical Society of Wisconsin photographs, 1880-2010
Call Number PH 5072

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014DKJ
Legacy ID
WHi 26479

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