Mexican American Art Since 1848 (MAAS1848)

Wpa Orchestra And Dance Troupe

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Group photo taken of the WPA Orchestra and dance troupe. Frank Z. Vega is dressed as a clown sitting in the middle row, far right. Clown character's act was a parody on child healers who performed hands-on-healing in Mexico. Ballet dancer, "La Rusa" (wearing a shiny shirt), is sitting in the middle row, third from the right.

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Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs

United States.--Work Projects Administration

Bands (Music)--California--Los Angeles

Costumes

Dance--California--Los Angeles

Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs

1930

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Photographic prints

Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection

Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)

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