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Smokey the Bear and Kids

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Man in a Smokey The Bear costume poses behind a school desk with a boy and a girl.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 1738

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AZ9
Legacy ID
WHi 25658

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Smokey Bear with School Children

Smokey Bear with School Children

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Smokey Bear with Sign

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Cut-out of Smokey Bear standing next to a sign that reads: "Mr. Sportsman..Thanks for helping prevent forest fires. Smokey."

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Smokey Poster Design #2

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Smokey the Bear and Thomas Smagalski

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