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                <text>Engerer, Ernest, Captain, 1983 -1964.&#13;
Federal Theatre Project (U.S.).&#13;
Shepherd Dog Club of America&#13;
United States. Works Progress Administration.</text>
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Lion attacks.&#13;
Kennels--New York (State)--Long Island.&#13;
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Police dogs.</text>
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Circus owners.&#13;
Circus performers.&#13;
Dog trainers.&#13;
Kennels--New York (State)--Long Island.&#13;
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Photographs.&#13;
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