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Leo Kehl Dancing

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Leo Kehl performs a dance, costumed as a woman.

Creator:
Thomas, Carl

Publication Information

Creator Thomas, Carl

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Collection Information

Source Collection Kehl School of Dance, Madison, Wisconsin, records, 1894-2015
Call Number 9999012775

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014ADA
Legacy ID
WHi 77719

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