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Date
1942-05-13
Description
A photographic print of actress Dorothy Lamour speaking at the State Capitol. Three microphones stand in front of her, one is labeled "WRVA". Approximately a dozen individuals watch her speak, including approximately eight young individuals in Girl Scout uniforms sitting on the steps below her. Their uniforms indicate members of troops #47 and #60. All individuals present appear to be white. According to a May 14, 1942 article in the Richmond Times-DIspatch, Lamour and other stars were in Richmond promoting the sale of war bonds and stamps. "Dorothy Lamour Speak From South Portico of State Capitol." cut from newspaper and glued on back. "pg' 3 col alottie 77. May 14 1942." written on back. "Property of COMMONWEALTH GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF VIRGINIA, INCORPORATED 1148 HANOVER GREEN DRIVE MECHANICSVILLE, VIRGINIA 23111" stamped on back. "This Photograph is property of the Richmond Times - Dispatch THE RICHMOND NEWS LEADER And Must Not Be Used Without Permission" stamped on back.
Personal Name Subject
Lamour, Dorothy, 1914-1996
Topical Subject
Girl Scouts; Savings bonds; Special events; World War, 1939-1945
City/Location
Richmond (Va.)
Genre
black-and-white photographs
Local Genre
photograph
Type
Still Image
Digital Format
image/jpg
Language
eng
Rights Statement URL
https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-NC/1.0/
Rights
This material is protected by copyright, and the copyright is held by the Commonwealth Council of the Girl Scouts of Virginia. You are permitted to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright. Acknowledgment of Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is required.
Collection
Commonwealth Council of the Girl Scouts of Virginia
Source
Dorothy Lamour at Virginia State Capitol, 1942-05-13, Commonwealth Council of the Girl Scouts of Virginia records, M 400, Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University.
File Name
M400_b024_f043_i001.jpg