Children peer through store window, 1954

Three young boys stand in front of store window looking at display of fishing equipment and a sign promoting the Fishing Rodeo contest. The boys are brothers and identified as (left to right) Wilford Thomas, Herman Thomas, and Johnnie Thomas. The store advertises Eskimo Pies and a sign on the door reads "Buy Merita Bread Today!" The "Negro Fishing Rodeo" was first held in 1954 and continued until at least 1958.

Scans gift of Sandra Thurlow

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Black and white negative; 4.9x3.9 inches

English

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