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Polka Party

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A crowd gathers to watch men and women dance the polka at the Verona Legion Hall. A man plays a banjo in the background.

Date Created:
1957
Creator:
Vesey, Richard

Publication Information

Creator Vesey, Richard
Date Created 1957

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 35 mm

Collection Information

Source Collection Richard Vesey photographs and negatives, 1955-1963
Call Number PH 3365/137/33

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013F4A
Legacy ID
WHi 60073

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