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Booths at Civilian Defense Rally
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Elevated view of people crowding around booths at a Civilian Defense Rally, "Poker Dart, Holy Name Society," "Meat mart, American Legion," "[obscured]Jap! [obscured]." A sailor in uniform and a Cub Scout are visible in the crowd. In the background are houses, and a barn with a silo.
August 15, 1942
Miller, Raymond J.
Publication Information
| Creator | Miller, Raymond J. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | August 15, 1942 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 7 x 7 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Raymond J. Miller records and photographs of Greendale, Wisconsin, 1938-1970 |
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| Call Number | PH Milwaukee Mss 191.54.43 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Crowd at Civilian Defense Rally
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Crowds Gathered at Civilian Defense Rally
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Elevated view from the announcer's booth of crowd of people at a Civilian Defense Rally. The ice cream stand and the "country store" are visible in the background, and in the far distance are houses.
Crowd near Stage
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A crowd of people, mainly women and girls, have gathered for a Civilian Defense Rally. People lean on the edge of a decorated stage and booths are visible in the background across a street.
Shooting Gallery
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Side view from behind the shooting gallery at a Civilian Defense Rally. Women and boys are shooting at targets while Boy Scouts and other men stand around. The ice cream booth is behind them.
Men Working a Game Booth
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Men from the armed forces working a game booth at a Civilian Defense Rally. Their hats are embroidered with the text "Greendale Wisconsin."
