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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Pictured is Mrs. Ethel Chesney taking her great-grandchildren, Garry Hoffman, 2 1/2, and Terry, 11, for a ride on her 28-year-old horse, Blackie. Mrs. Chesney won a trophy for being the oldest rider in a horse show. In addition to riding horses, she plays for two bowling leagues and helped win a league championship trophy. Photograph dated January 25, 1962.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
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