Charlie Gehringer March of Dimes photograph

Date1936

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Charlie Gehringer, left, at a March of Dimes event in an effort to get more people to join the March of Dimes movement. Gehringer is leaning against a car that is covered with dimes and is helping a little girl add more to the car. Several unidentified little boys and girls with ailments are visible either sitting on the car or standing in front of it. An unidentified gentleman is standing on the right. On the car is a sign that states "Join March of Dimes." This photograph was taken in approximately 1936.

Object numberBL-1995-13370-028

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Pierce, Martson, A.

Subject Gehringer, Charlie, 1903-1993

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 125 Charlie Gehringer photographic materials

Dimensions10 x 8 in.

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