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Bowling at the USO

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A USO volunteer challenges an enthusiastic soldier to a friendly bowling match.

Date Created:
1940
Creator:
Wisconsin. Council on Human Concerns

Publication Information

Creator Wisconsin. Council on Human Concerns
Date Created 1940

Physical Description

Format Image
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Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Council on Human Concerns records, 1919-1982
Call Number PH Mss 735.2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013OGR
Legacy ID
WHi 2092

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