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Displaced Persons

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Foreign correspondent Alvin J. Steinkopf saying goodbye to Czechoslovakian children after interviewing them about their relief needs.

Date Created:
1945
Creator:
Steinkopf, Alvin

Publication Information

Creator
Steinkopf, Alvin
Date Created
1945

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
27 x 19 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011NS1
Legacy ID
WHi 85029

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