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076 - Camper Posing with Camera

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Profile view of a camper posing outdoors with a camera, which she is holding up, ready to take a picture. She has a bow in her hair and is wearing the camp uniform. Treetops are in the background. Original caption notes: "Photography also plays a very important part in camp life, for we like to preserve in snapshots the high points and adventures in camp life. This our Camera Club has many active members, both camper and counselor."

Date Created:
circa 1940-1949
Creator:
Joy Camps

Publication Information

Creator Joy Camps
Date Created circa 1940-1949

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 20 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sue Hackett scrapbooks, 1941-1943, 1949-1951
Call Number M2013-167

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014DO1
Legacy ID
WHi 108659

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