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- 1942-09-04
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
Publicity for Community Chest. Dedication of U.S.O. designated for servicemen of color at 715 Commerce. Pvt. George F. Miller of New Orleans was a big hit at the September 4, 1942, dedication of the newest U.S.O. facility in Tacoma. His barefoot style of dancing wowed the standing room only crowd. (TNT 9-6-42, A-12)
Dedications--Tacoma--1940-1950; World War, 1939-1945--Military life--Tacoma; African American soldiers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Miller, George F.; Dance--Tacoma--1940-1950; Dancers--Tacoma--1940-1950; USO clubs (Tacoma)--1940-1950;