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A Penny a Pound

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Girls being weighed to determine their donations of a penny a pound to the YWCA camp.

Date Created:
February 22, 1957
Creator:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publication Information

Creator
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Date Created
February 22, 1957

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 22 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
CF 3615

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129T6
Legacy ID
WHi 6759

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