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Pie Boys: 1923
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 03/20/2008 - 12:24am.
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August 2, 1923. Washington, D.C. "Pie eating contest, Jefferson School." National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
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Rites of Spring I: 1920
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 03/20/2008 - 12:21am.
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Washington, D.C. May 1920. "May Festival of the Friends Select School." National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
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Rites of Spring II: 1920
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 03/20/2008 - 12:19am.
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May 17, 1920. Washington, D.C. "Friends Select School, May festival." National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
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American Idols: 1925
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 03/19/2008 - 1:38pm.
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May 25, 1925. "Winners and judges, Paramount Motion Picture School." Our third shot of these people. View full size. National Photo Company Collection.
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Hollywood Hopefuls: 1925
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 03/19/2008 - 12:13am.
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May 25,1925. "Applicants to Paramount Motion Picture School." View full size. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
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Two Dolls: 1936
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 03/19/2008 - 12:10am.
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December 1936: "One of Edgar Allen's children playing with doll. The couch and sewing machine are the two most substantial pieces of furniture in the house. The farm is one hundred sixty acres and rented from private party. Near Milford, Iowa." View full size. Medium format nitrate negative by Russell Lee.
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Edgar's Daughter: 1936
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 03/19/2008 - 12:07am.
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December 1936. "One of Edgar Allen's children sitting on the bed in the house on his farm. There are no sheets, pillowcases, or pillows (other than makeshift) in use. Bedding usually consists of castoff rags and a few old blankets. Near Milford, Iowa. They are helped by the Resettlement Administration." View full size. Medium format negative by Russell Lee for the Resettlement Administration.
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