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D28534-2
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- 1947-06-25 (Creation)
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Birthday party for Rosalie McGavick, ordered by Mrs. Leo McGavick. Rosalie McGavick was celebrating her 14th birthday with a large group of friends in June, 1947. Rosalie, wearing a ruffled dress, is standing near the piano. Music was provided by Sonny Sundgren on accordion and Joe Galluci on piano. Joining in song are Sheila Sundgren who is behind brother Sonny, John Galluci, next to Rosalie, Dan Rigney at top left and Leo J. McGavick, standing on a chair (center). Also expressing birthday wishes are Mary Lee Seithwrath, Drummey and Margaret Corbett Inglima (near Rosalie), Ruben Carlson who is behind Rosalie, and Larry Kavanaugh to his left. Tommy Thompson, Pat Kohl and Bill McKenzie are birthday guests as well. In later years, Rosalie McGavick became Rosalie McGavick Hopper.
Birthday parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Pianos; Pianists--Tacoma--1940-1950; Accordions; Children playing musical instruments--Tacoma--1940-1950; Children singing--Tacoma--1940-1950; McGavick, Rosalie; McGavick, Leo J.; Galluci, Joe; Galluci, John;