Queen of the Portuguese-American Festival May 1942

The image from May 1942 features the Queen of the Portuguese-American Festival of the Holy Ghost arriving at the I.D.E.S.I. hall in Novato, California. This festival celebrates the cultural traditions of the Portuguese-American community in Marin County. During World War II, community gatherings played a vital role in maintaining morale and unity among residents. The original negative is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents American life during this era.

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