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Square Dancing at the YMCA

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A dance called "The Green Sleeves" is being learned by four girls. Left to right are Mary Gjertson, 518 Maple Avenue; Mary Jane Frish, 2422 Coolidge Street; Barney Fry, 472 Togstad Glenn; and Susan Debs, 1315 Hoven Court. The caller, standing in back, is John White, 118 Shepard Terrace, a YMCA member.

Date Created:
July 20, 1959
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created July 20, 1959

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 35 mm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.7375C

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0123SJ
Legacy ID
WHi 102640

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