Summary
Black and white photograph showing Irene Jerzyk preparing for her First Communion at Midway Migrant Hostel in Maribyrnong in 1950, with her mother Janina. The Jerzyk family immigrated to Australia as part of the Displaced Persons Scheme from Poland. They were Polish Catholics.
Description of Content
Girl dressed for First Communion, in white dress and veil with her mother. She is holding a candle, a picture and a draw-string purse. Her mother is wearing a dress and a long coat. They are standing in front of a palm tree.
Physical Description
Digital image file. A digital photograph was taken of the original black and white print.
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Acquisition Information
Copied from Ms Karen Lee Micallef, 06 Dec 2006
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Place & Date Depicted
Maribyrnong Road, Maribyrnong, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1950
Source of Date Depicted: Based on the age of the girl in this photograph who was born in 1941. -
Photographer
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Individuals Identified
Jerzyk, Irene; Jerzyk, Janina
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Format
Digital file, TIFF, Black & White
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Keywords
Celebrations, Families, Immigration, Religions: Christianity, Rituals
