Flag Donation | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Flag Donation

Flag Donation | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
A man is holding up one end of an American flag, and a boy and girl are holding up the other end. Several rows of seated children are looking on in the background. Caption reads: "<b>A flag which has flown</b> over the capitol in Washington was bought by Abraham Ellias, 70, of 2223 N. 6th st., who 'wanted to help' St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran school, 2211 N. 10th st. He gave the flag to the school Wednesday. Dennis Dehling, 11, of 2724 N. 37th st., and Juanita Ellias, 11, his daughter, helped him hold it."
DESCRIPTION
A man is holding up one end of an American flag, and a boy and girl are holding up the other end. Several rows of seated children are looking on in the background. Caption reads: "A flag which has flown over the capitol in Washington was bought by Abraham Ellias, 70, of 2223 N. 6th st., who 'wanted to help' St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran school, 2211 N. 10th st. He gave the flag to the school Wednesday. Dennis Dehling, 11, of 2724 N. 37th st., and Juanita Ellias, 11, his daughter, helped him hold it."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:149473
Creation Date: 03 31 1955
Creator Name:Milwaukee Journal
City:Milwaukee
County:Milwaukee
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:CF 6738
Original Dimensions:11 x 7.5 inches
SUBJECTS
Portraits, Group
Flags
Patriotism
Men
Indoor photography
Clothing and dress
Eyeglasses
Suits (Clothing)
Seating (Furniture)
Schools
Children

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