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Telegram "Speed Up" at the G.P.O.
Telegram "Speed Up" at the G.P.O.

Telegram "Speed Up" at the G.P.O.

Creator Associated Press, German
Mediumgelatin silver print
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2005
Category
Object number2005/19533
LocationNot currently on display

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Associated Press of Berlin
1937
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Associated Press of Berlin
1936
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Associated Press of Berlin
1930s
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Associated Press of Berlin
1936
Photograph
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Associated Press of Great Britain
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Topical Press Agency
unknown
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Image Not Available for Western Union Telegraph Boys Delivering Important Telegrams: Some of the 13,400 W.U. boys running on delivery.
Western Union Telegraph Boys Delivering Important Telegrams: Some of the 13,400 W.U. boys running on delivery.
Alfred Eisenstaedt
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Image Not Available for A teacher corrects the posture of a future steward as he delivers a radio telegram to a guest at the table.
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Presse-Photo
1930s
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