Elks Lodge charity wagon outside of the Huntington Theater
| Description: |
In late March 1913 Peru, Indiana experienced major flooding. Huntington and other surrounding towns raised money and sent other forms of disaster relief including coal, fuel, and cooked dishes of food to Peru residents. The Elks Lodge is seen fundraising outside of the theater located at 534 N. Jefferson St. |
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| Origin: | c. 1913-04 |
| Source: |
http://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16066coll15/id/773 |
| Collection: |
Huntington City-Township Public Library |
| Copyright: |
Digital image © 2014 Huntington City-Township Public Library. This material may be protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code), which governs reproduction, distribution, display, and certain other uses of protected works. The user of this material is responsible for compliance with the Law. |
| Subjects: |
Charitable organizations Charity Disaster relief Fraternal lodges Carts & wagons Horse teams Theaters Snapshots |
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