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Girls Pray

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Two little girls kneel before an altar that is holding statues and a creche.

Date Created:
1950
Creator:
Newhouse, John

Publication Information

Creator Newhouse, John
Date Created 1950

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 23 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection John Newhouse photographs, interviews and other materials, 1945-1974
Call Number PH 2737

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0133TP
Legacy ID
WHi 23477

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