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Corpus Christi: 1943
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 12/05/2013 - 11:27am.
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June 1943. "Corpus Christi, Texas." The Ascension. Medium format negative by John Vachon for the Office of War Information. View full size.
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Lost Dog: 1939
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 12/04/2013 - 9:08pm.
October 1939. "On U.S. 99 as it continues through Oregon. Lane County, Williamette Valley." Back in the day, this doggy sandwich stand was quite fetching. Photo by Dorothea Lange for the Resettlement Administration. View full size.
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Northern Lights: 1953
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 12/04/2013 - 1:21pm.
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December 1953. "Outdoor Christmas decorations." Color transparency from photos by Jim Hansen and Bob Lerner for Look magazine. View full size.
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Virginia Avenue: 1904
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 12/04/2013 - 11:35am.
Circa 1904. "Virginia Avenue -- Atlantic City, New Jersey." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.
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Chez Curtis: 1928
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 12/04/2013 - 12:05am.
Washington, D.C., circa 1928. "Chez Curtis shop, Connecticut Avenue." With a chic little Christmas tree. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative. View full size.
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Cotton Queen: 1940
Submitted by Dave on Tue, 12/03/2013 - 5:23pm.
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May 1940. "Cotton carnival. Memphis, Tennessee." Waiting for her Royal Crown. Medium format negative by Marion Post Wolcott. View full size.
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Rural Customs: 1942
Submitted by Dave on Tue, 12/03/2013 - 2:41pm.
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February 1942. "Madison, Wis. Farm short course school at the University of Wisconsin. This class in rural society often practices square dances. Interest in rural culture and customs is stimulated at the school." You betcha! Medium format negative by Jack Delano, Office of War Information. View full size.
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