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Grand Pair

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An older woman and a young girl are holding hands and smiling. They are both wearing traditional Hmong jewelry, including the xauv (necklace) and a silver headdress. Caption reads: "GRAND PAIR — Hmong native Zer Yang and her granddaughter Xay Her, watched other performers in the Cultural Exchange Program open house at the Guadalupe Center, 239 W. Washington St. The event, which included ethnic dancing and singing, was part of Wisconsin Electric Power Co.'s energy efficiency demonstration project."

Date Created:
April 17, 1987
Creator:
Cassidy, George R. (Milwaukee, Wis.)

Publication Information

Creator Cassidy, George R. (Milwaukee, Wis.)
Date Created April 17, 1987

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 329166

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012BB1
Legacy ID
WHi 130057

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