Verla Flowers scrapbook, 1921-1942.

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Verla Flowers scrapbook, 1921-1942.

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The Verla Flowers scrapbook, which was presented to her by her mother shortly before her graduation from high school, documents the early life and career of the respected Seattle area dance teacher, choreographer and dancer.

1 volume ([122 pages]) ; 31 centimeters.

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