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Woman Buying War Bond from Santa Claus
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Woman buying a war bond from Santa Claus, who was helping other Manchester employees wait on crowds of purchasers at the bonds-only sale on the store's main floor. Santa Claus is really Fred Claus who lives above the St. Nicholas Cafe, 120 West Main Street.
December 16, 1944
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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