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Unitarian Dinner
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Rev. Max Gaebler, standing at the lower right, addressing a gathering at the First Unitarian Society Meeting House. This view, looking toward the rear of the auditorium, highlights the benches designed by Frank Lloyd Wright to be used for both services and social gatherings. Facing the camera in the middle of the picture is noted economist Arthur Altmeyer, a member of the congregation. At the same table, and facing the left, is William Gorham Rice.
December 10, 1954
Jacobs, Herbert, 1903-1987
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