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unknown, fl. 1940; [Group of soldiers relaxing]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09720.03 Author/Creator: unknown, fl. 1940; Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1940 Pagination: 1 photograph ; 20.2 x 25.2 cm. Order a Copy

One undated black-and-white group photograph of soldiers, in casual dress, sitting around tables relaxing. A checkers board is on the table as well as some drinks. The group is integrated. (similar to GLC09720.04)

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