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Sun Dip

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Two women lifeguards sun themselves at the edge of Horeb Park pool during a rotation break.

Date Created:
July 8, 1988
Creator:
Halmo, Bruce

Publication Information

Creator Halmo, Bruce
Date Created July 8, 1988

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Milwaukee photographs, 1955-1956, 1960-1965
Call Number PH 2737

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0137FS
Legacy ID
WHi 23223

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