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Bibles for Doughboys

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Khaki-covered Bibles being made by the American Bible Society for American fighters during World War I. The goal was one million testaments. All the workers are women.

Date Created:
September 1917
Creator:
American Press Association

Publication Information

Creator
American Press Association
Date Created
September 1917

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
19 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 2506 Box 2 Folder 8

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0145G6
Legacy ID
WHi 27945

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