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Bob Thompson with one of his registered Holsteins in Lisbon

Bob Thompson with one of his registered Holsteins in Lisbon

Bob Thompson with a registered black model Holstein cow. He kept a herd on his farm and sold surplus cows internationally. 1945. Lisbon, NY. Courtesy of Bob Thompson.

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