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Employment Office

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Men looking for a job during the Great Depression waiting their turn in the Employment Office waiting room, while another man is sitting with a clerk and filling out forms in hopes of finding work.

Date Created:
1933

Publication Information

Date Created
1933

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 1119.30

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0145AW
Legacy ID
WHi 24514

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