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Image of Busload of children from the Theodora Home, circa 1927
1983.10.3427.3
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Busload of children from the Theodora Home, circa 1927

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The Volunteers of America founded the Theodora Home, in the northern part of Seattle, as a refuge for homeless women and their children. In this photo, taken around 1927, a group of children from the home are riding on a bus in downtown Seattle.

Description in handwritten inventory: Theodora Home, Mayor Landes & Kiddies
Photographer's Reference Number: 120998
ID Number: 1983.10.3427.3
Date: Circa 1927
Creator(s): Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 nitrate negative : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.3427.3
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Clubs and Organizations, Home and Family, Transportation

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