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Mostly Girls: 1936
Submitted by Ken on Tue, 09/11/2007 - 9:03am.
A poster for the Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Gaieties of 1936" at the Greek Open Air Theatre, Vermont Avenue at Griffith Park in Los Angeles. View full size
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Party Pooped: c. 1939
Submitted by Ken on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 1:44pm.
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Children asleep on a bed during a square dance in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. Photograph by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration Office of War Information, c. 1939. View full size.
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String Section: c. 1939
Submitted by Ken on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 1:34pm.
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The orchestra at a square dance in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. Photograph by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration Office of War Information, c. 1939. View full size.
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Square Dance: 1939
Submitted by Ken on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 12:40pm.
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Couples at square dance in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. Photograph by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration Office of War Information circa 1939. View full size.
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Model With Book
Submitted by Ken on Sun, 09/09/2007 - 6:54pm.
A young model lies in bed with a book. Photo by Fitz W. Guerin, between 1900 and 1903. View full size.
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Cowgirl Model: c. 1902
Submitted by Ken on Sun, 09/09/2007 - 6:16pm.
A young woman models, wearing a cowgirl outfit and holding a rope. Photo by Fitz W. Guerin, c. 1902. View full size.
Chloro Boat: 1921
Submitted by Ken on Sun, 09/09/2007 - 12:27pm.
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Workers on a Chloro boat, which was used for disinfecting large outdoor swimming areas. This photo was likely taken in the Washington, D.C., area. Photo from the National Photo Company collection, 1921. View full size.
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