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Splash Party

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To escape the heat, teenage girls have a water fight in the backyard pool they built.

Date Created:
August 1, 1970
Creator:
Anderson, John C.

Publication Information

Creator Anderson, John C.
Date Created August 1, 1970

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 9228

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A6J
Legacy ID
WHi 7879

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