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May 1942. Ames, Iowa. "Tap dancing class in the gymnasium at Iowa State College." Acetate negative by Jack Delano for the U.S. Office of the Coordinator of Information. View full size.
We were always told, "NO street shoes on the gym floor!" That was what "Sock Hops" were all about. I should think tap shoes, which the lady in the foreground has on, wouldn't be allowed.
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