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Maker
Date1938
Mediumpaper
DimensionsH: 4 in, W: 4 3/4 in
ClassificationsPhotographic Archives
Credit LineGift of Jack and Peggy Iwata
Object number93.102.438
Description1 photographic print : b&w ; Taken during activities associated with the 20th annual National Convention for The American Legion held in Los Angeles. An overhead shot looking down on the street. Many people in the middle of the street. Paper lanterns and American flags and Japanese national flags hanging from a chord. People in the street appear dressed in yukatas and perhaps dancing. Banner at top, strung across width of street reads: Welcome Sons of the American Legion. Written on back in pencil: 9/20.
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