Greek Independence Day, Lowell, Massachusetts; Kenney & Co. wholesale meat supplier, Lowell, Massachusetts

Index data: The images on this contact sheet document Vassilios "Bill" Giavis of Lowell, Massachusetts as he prepares lamb to be served on Greek Independence Day, March 25, 1988. All activities pictured here took place on March 24, 1988. 1, Sign on exterior wall of Kenney & Co., a wholesale meat supplier located in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Bill Giavis picked up 20.7 pounds of lamb here; 2-15, Bill Giavis cut up lamb "front quarter" at Elpis Bakery, 137 Lafayette Square, Haverhill, Massachusetts. (Bill has come to the bakery because the proprietor has agreed to let him cook the lamb in his large oven.); 16-19, Bill Giavis sprinkles spices (salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder) on large sheet of butcher paper; 19, Bill Giavis places lamb pieces on sheet of paper; 20-22, Bill Giavis sprinkles spices on meat; 23-25, Bill Giavis wraps lamb in paper; 26, Bill Giavis prepares another sheet of paper by sprinkling it with spices; 27-32, Bill Giavis wraps pieces of lamb in paper; 33-35, Bill Giavis ties package of lamb with string; NOTE: See LFP-DT-F0324.A for related fieldnotes.