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Crowd at Civilian Defense Rally
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Slightly elevated view of crowd gathered at a Civilian Defense Rally. Booths are in the background, including a game booth where you can "Deflate The Axis," featuring caricatures of WWII villains to be used as target practice which is being run by the Cub Scouts, a "Variety Store" run by the Catholic Women's Club, and a "Prize Cakes & Coffee" booth run by the Women's Club.
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 | 6 x 6 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 191.54.2 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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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.
Women Working Ceramic Booth
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Women selling ceramics behind a booth at a Civilian Defense Rally. The elevated announcers booth is visible in the background.
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.
