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Swimming Safety

Date: 06 1944
Description: George Miller is reporting a problem to Lifeguard Lois Gardner. She is standing on a platform near a chair, and is wearing a whistle on a chain around her ...
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Wriests Beach

Date: 1915
Description: An elevated lifeguard station stands on the sand at Wriests Beach while people sunbathe on the beach and wade in the water. The sign on the lifeguard stati...
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Sunbathing on the Beach at Coney Island

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Description: People sunbathe on a crowded beach along the Ohio River. A shaded pavilion stands on the beach at left and an American flag flies from a slide in the wate...
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Spaight Beach

Date: 1982
Description: Men and women sitting or standing on a sandy beach. A small child is standing on the shoreline in the water. A small group of people is sitting on a grassy...
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Greetings from Shawano

Date: 07 20 1960
Description: Text on front reads: "Greetings from Shawano, Wis." A scene of a beach in autumn with canoes tied up to a pier. Two people relax on the shore with a chair ...

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