Ann Marks and Harry Gallau | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Ann Marks and Harry Gallau

Ann Marks and Harry Gallau | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
An elderly couple are dancing together. Both of them are wearing crowns, and the woman is holding a cane. To the left of them a band is playing. Caption reads: "For some, it had been 40 years since their last prom, for others 50 or more. But the music and the location brought back memories for those who danced to the Grant Krueger Orchestra during the Rotary Club of Mitchell Field's annual Fall Prom at Oak Creek High School Saturday. The prom was open to people age 55 or older who live in St. Francis, Cudahy, South Milwaukee, Oak Creek and Franklin. Ann Marks, 90, of Oak Creek, and Harry Gallau, 72, of Milwaukee, prom queen and king, shared a dance.:

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An elderly couple are dancing together. Both of them are wearing crowns, and the woman is holding a cane. To the left of them a band is playing. Caption reads: "For some, it had been 40 years since their last prom, for others 50 or more. But the music and the location brought back memories for those who danced to the Grant Krueger Orchestra during the Rotary Club of Mitchell Field's annual Fall Prom at Oak Creek High School Saturday. The prom was open to people age 55 or older who live in St. Francis, Cudahy, South Milwaukee, Oak Creek and Franklin. Ann Marks, 90, of Oak Creek, and Harry Gallau, 72, of Milwaukee, prom queen and king, shared a dance.:
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:129236
Creation Date: 09 25 1989
Creator Name:Orton, Jack
City:Oak Creek
County:Milwaukee
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:CF 905
Original Dimensions:10.25 x 7.25 inches
SUBJECTS
Bands (Music)
Dancers
Theater curtains
Clothing and dress
Dresses
Shoes
Suits (Clothing)
Aged
Indoor photography
Stages (Platforms)
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Reference Details
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