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Gift of Michael Thiessen, 2016.135.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
Children in Schotten, Germany
Gift of Michael Thiessen, 2016.135.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined

Children in Schotten, Germany

Date1945
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Michael Thiessen
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of a soldier (Wilfred Lavalle) with 14 children in Schotten, Germany, June 29, 1945. The soldier is surrounded by children, he is seated, right of center, wearing a U. S. Army Overseas (garrison) cap. The soldier is holding two young girls on his lap, a boy is seated to his right; five children are seated on the ground in front of the soldier, the rest of the group is standing. A wooden structure with changing stalls is behind the group.
Object number2016.135.1
InscribedHandwritten in ink on back: "Schotten Germany/ June 29 1945"
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