Scores of voters in Oconto went to the polls by boat today. The city was flooded because of ice jamming the Oconto river. Franklin Klozotsky, left, and Jack Kumahala, extreme right, assist Henry Borkovetz into a boat. Mrs. Borkovetz, behind her husband, wouldn't vote because she was afraid to get into the boat.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Scores of voters in Oconto went to the polls by boat today. The city was flooded because of ice jamming the Oconto river. Franklin Klozotsky, left, and Jack Kumahala, extreme right, assist Henry Borkovetz into a boat. Mrs. Borkovetz, behind her husband, wouldn't vote because she was afraid to get into the boat.

Associated Press · [ca. April 1952]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Floods: 1952: Wire Photos

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