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Willie Mae Small

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Willie Mae Small, 107 years old, sits in a chair off to the side during an outdoor service (church?).

Date Created:
1977
Creator:
Overdahl, Ronald M.

Publication Information

Creator Overdahl, Ronald M.
Date Created 1977

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 853

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AYQ
Legacy ID
WHi 33632

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