W. L. Bost

About this photograph

WPA photograph.

Date created

c. 1937

License

This work is believed to be in the public domain. Users are advised to make their own copyright assessment and to understand their rights to fair use.

Source

Original image housed by Library of Congress

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In the classroom

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