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Group Party Picture

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Party picture. They are making fun of their pal 'Lucky" Demo's band.

Date Created:
circa 1930-1939
Creator:
Gauer, Harold

Publication Information

Creator Gauer, Harold
Date Created circa 1930-1939

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Harold Gauer papers, 1935-2008
Call Number HG_0008
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999464479502121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012OPN
Legacy ID
WHi 64488

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