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Folk Dancing
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Four students of the Fontana State Graded School strike a pose while folk dancing outdoors. The boys are wearing knickers; the girls wear dresses and patterned stockings. There are several long, low wooden buildings in the background. A sign on one of the buildings identifies a lumber company.
1932
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1932 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 12 x 7 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin rural school survey records, 1931-1933 |
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| Call Number | PH 262.14 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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WHi 102512
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