Soupeaters Children
Photograph -- Black-and-White Photograph
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2004.44.61Description
39 Images of Soupeaters Christmas Party - circa 1920. Al Look, who wrote "On Guard for The Daily Sentinel, collected old unwanted toys, Grand Junction firemen repaired them and the toys were then given to less fortunate children at a free show at the Avalon Theatre. Around 1,500 children got toys. There are 23 photos in this files No. 39 through 62. Photoswere by Frank Dean.This is a black and white photograph of children standing next to boxes and holding signs and toys. They are all wearing jackets and hats and in the background are houses and trees with no leaves.