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Katanning Historical Society > Records

American Boys Tour

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Ruskin, Perth

c. 1913

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Community Events and Celebrations

Overview

A black and white photograph of boys in band uniform, the boy in the centre of the front row is wearing a white 'bear skin' as a hat. There is an American flag draped on the left and an unknown flag draped on the right side of the photogrpah.

Historical information

The visit of American Service men to Katanning also included a hockey game. It is not known why they made the visit or another function that happened. The photo was from the scrap book of Mrs A Saggers and donaged by her daughter.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-202-HSP2002.58

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

13.6000 cm

Height or length

8.6000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

On the bottom left of the photograph in white lettering is "AMERICAN BOYS" and on the right hand side in white lettering "TOUR 1913"

Year

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Date of creation +70 years

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