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Summary
A black and white photo of a group of people.
Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Date
01/01/1939
Contributors
Harris & Ewing, photographer
Location
Flushing Meadow Park, 40.74010, -73.84069
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.
