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Shooting Gallery
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Side view from behind the shooting gallery at a Civilian Defense Rally. Women and boys are shooting at targets while Boy Scouts and other men stand around. The ice cream booth is behind them.
August 15, 1942
Miller, Raymond J.
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WHi 63627
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Ice Cream Stand at Civilian Defense Rally
August 15, 1942
A scene from the Greendale Civilian Defense Rally. Mothers and children sit at a picnic table outside of the "Bendfelt House of Fine Ice Cream" stand operated by the "Greendale Girl Scouts." The ic...
Vew From Behind Bar at Rally
August 15, 1942
A view from behind the bar of a Civilian Defense Rally. Men and women are lined up and taps are visible.
Men Working a Game Booth
August 15, 1942
Men from the armed forces working a game booth at a Civilian Defense Rally. Their hats are embroidered with the text "Greendale Wisconsin."
Cub Scouts Throw Balls at Japanese Caricature
August 15, 1942
Cub Scouts throw baseballs at a large caricature of a Japanese soldier during a Civilian Defense Rally. A man is sitting in a dunk tank on the left in a box surrounded by chicken wire.
Police Office Standing in front of Outdoor Bar
August 15, 1942
A police officer stands in front of an outdoor bar at a Civilian Defense Rally.
Girls Behind Counter at Ice Cream Booth
August 15, 1942
A group of girls working behind the counter at the ice cream booth at the Civilian Defense Rally take a moment to pose for a picture. Two of the girls are wearing girl scout uniforms.
