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[Display window of a business during World War II]

Description:

Photograph taken by Leonard Tormey. Photograph shows a window of a business in the 900 block of Third Street. A project sponsored by the Lion's Club displayed pictures of those serving in World War II by 1942. The window of pictures has a banner at top that reads, "KEEP 'EM FLYING! LIONS INTERNATIONAL." Lions Club emblem pictured on banner.
Creator: Unknown
Location:
Creation Date: 1942
Partner(s):
Fort Bend Museum
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Collection(s):
Fort Bend Museum Collection
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Creator:
Unknown
[Display window of a business during World War II]
Original Creation Date: 1942
Coverage:
Place
United States - Texas - Fort Bend County - Rosenberg
Era
Into Modern Times, 1939-Present
Date
1942
Description:

Photograph taken by Leonard Tormey. Photograph shows a window of a business in the 900 block of Third Street. A project sponsored by the Lion's Club displayed pictures of those serving in World War II by 1942. The window of pictures has a banner at top that reads, "KEEP 'EM FLYING! LIONS INTERNATIONAL." Lions Club emblem pictured on banner.
Language: English
Subject(s):
Keyword(s): Leonard Tormey | Print,Photographic | World War II | Lions Club |
Partner:
Fort Bend Museum
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Collection:
Fort Bend Museum Collection
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Identifier:
  • LOCAL-CONT-NO: 1983.023.003
  • ARK: ark:/67531/metapth1272
Resource Type: Photograph
Format: Image
Rights:
Access: public

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