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Volunteers of America Dinner

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William Thorp and Hattie Reed bow their heads in prayer before Thanksgiving dinner is served by the Volunteers of America to 56 members of its Sunset Club.

Date Created:
November 26, 1952
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created November 26, 1952

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number (V5)015

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011PKM
Legacy ID
WHi 35561

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