Photograph
Street Traders at Apia
Indigenous traders on the sidewalk in front of the Burns Philip Ltd. Store display window at Apia, British Samoa (today the independent country of Samoa). Robert Doyle is looking at a necklace of shells being held by one of the women, the other woman on the left is holding money. They are both wearing dresses. Other goods for sale included baskets, grass skirts and masks. |
Image ID: | 100614 |
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Creation Date: | 02 25 1945 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
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Collection Name: | Robert Doyle papers, 1935-1974, 1995 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | M99-114, box 8, roll 43, neg 4311 |
Original Dimensions: | 2.375 x 2.375 inches |
Robert Doyle was a civilian war correspondent for the Milwaukee Journal during World War II, covering the experiences of Wisconsin troops in the 32nd "Red Arrow" Division, an infantry division of the United States Army National Guard. The "Red Arrow" Division consisted mainly of soldiers from Wisconsin and Michigan. |
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