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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.

Date Created:
August 15, 1942
Creator:
Miller, Raymond J.

Publication Information

Creator Miller, Raymond J.
Date Created August 15, 1942

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 7 x 7 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Raymond J. Miller records and photographs of Greendale, Wisconsin, 1938-1970
Call Number PH Milwaukee Mss 191.54.80

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013DFL
Legacy ID
WHi 63627

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