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Performers in parade on Main St. promoting war bond sale in Sarasota.

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Image Number

MJD0059

Date Note

Photographed in June 1944.

Collection

General collection
Michael Drake collection

Geographic Term

Sarasota County (Fla.)
Main Street (Sarasota, Fla.)

Subject Term

WWII
World War II
World War, 1939-1945--Finance
War finance
Fund raising
Savings bonds
Parades--Florida--Sarasota County--Sarasota
Circus performers
Entertainers

Physical Description

1 digital image - b&w

General Note

Note Dixie Lee's bar and package store and the Ritz Theatre in the background.

Accompanying note: "Sarasota Army Air Field facilitated several events in June 1944 to promote the war bond sale known as the Fifth War Loan. Activities included an 'open house' day at the base for bond purchasers, parades in both Sarasota and Bradenton, and an opportunity for bond purchasers to be photographed inside the cockpit of a P-40 Warhawk. A 'blockbuster' shell was also on display in Sarasota for bond purchasers to sign."

"The donor, Michael J. Drake, received this photo from George I. 'Pete' Esthus."

Performers in parade on Main St. promoting war bond sale in Sarasota.

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Performers in parade on Main St. promoting war bond sale in Sarasota. 1944. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/281340>, accessed 2 February 2023.

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Performers in parade on Main St. promoting war bond sale in Sarasota. 1944. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 2 Feb. 2023.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/281340>

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Performers in parade on Main St. promoting war bond sale in Sarasota.