File:Robert B Evans AMC PR picture.jpg

Summary[edit]

Robert B. Evans -- scan of American Motors Corporation (AMC) public relations materials -- for publicity of the company and its executive. Robert B. Evans is not a living person.

Licensing[edit]

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Fair use rationale for "Robert B Evans AMC PR picture.jpg"[edit]

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• It is copy of an historical photo of a famous individual.
• The name of the photographer is unknown.
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