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[ New Search ] An Egyptian Mardi Gras Street Scene Location : Herrin, IL Date : Oct, 1936 Agency : WPA Owner : NARA (SPB) Medium : B&W Photo Control Number : 5320 Enlarged Image Description : WPA, with the assistance of the local merchants put on for the benefit of the community and nearby towns "An Egyptian Mardi Gras." WPA assisted in dressing the floats, providing costumes for some of the marchers, and providing music. Listed Under: [Recreation][Dances and Pageants][Egyptian Mardi Gras, IL]