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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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Cabinet children: 1922
Submitted by Ken on Sun, 09/09/2007 - 12:13pm.
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The children of U.S. cabinet members at Easter, April 1922. Photo from the National Photo Company collection. View full size.
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Blacksmith: c. 1900
Submitted by Ken on Fri, 09/07/2007 - 10:43pm.
Two children talk to a blacksmith standing in the doorway of his forge. Photograph by Frances S. Allen, c. 1900. View full size.
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