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Holy Family Academy

Date: 1920
Description: A view of female students relaxing in the reception room at Holy Family Academy. Some sit in groups while others read magazines. Furnishings consist mainly...
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The Ideal Hotel

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Description: A view of the Ideal Hotel lobby during the Christmas season. A small, decorated tree is on a table near the front desk, and a man and women sit on a chair ...
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The Way to Go Through Baltimore. Armed and Provisioned For a Siege.

Date: 1860
Description: A man outfitted with shin guards over his boots and a basket on his head is carrying the basket lid as a shield in his left hand and a rifle in his right h...
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Bathing Scene at Tenth Street

Date: 1915
Description: People crowd the boardwalk at Tenth Street, entering and exiting the shops at left. On the right people are sunbathing on the beach and swimming in the sur...
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Couples Camping at Mt. Tom Camp

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Description: Three couples posing for a group portrait in front of tents at Mt. Tom Camp. The woman sitting at center is holding a bouquet of flowers, and clothing is h...
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Organist of Bok Singing Tower

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Description: A man sits on a wooden bench at Bok Singing Tower to play the bells. The building was designed by Milton B. Bedary and was completed in 1929.
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Lora Lee

Date: 1941
Description: Portrait of Lora Lee holding a cane and wearing a top hat, dancing costume and ballet shoes. It is inscribed "To Marian, who is my pal at Normal School & c...
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Three Women at Western Union Office

Date: 04 1930
Description: Three women standing at the entrance of the Western Union branch office at 650 State Street. The woman in the middle is Beatrice Lamoreux. She and her husb...
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Woman Stands Outside of a Western Union Office

Date: 04 1930
Description: A woman stands outside of the Western Union office at 650 State Street. She is next to a Western Union sign and several bicycles, and there is snow on the ...
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Lone Pine Camp

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Description: A hunter poses with a large bear hainging in a wooded area at Lone Pine Camp. His rifle leans against the bear.
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Pierre Sidell as a Ballerina

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Description: Pierre Sidell poses in a ballet dancing costume and pointe shoes, standing en pointe. The photograph is inscribed, "To my Teacher Leo Kehl. Pierre Sidell".
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The Sidell Sisters in a Dance Pose

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Description: The Sidell sisters create a dramatic, elegant dance pose as Billie (Violet), who is standing, holds Pierre upside-down across her shoulders.
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Playing Polo on Horseback

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Description: Three men on horseback wear team uniforms on a grass polo field. A fence and automobiles are visible in the background at left.
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Miss Capitola

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Description: Candid portrait of an unidentified young woman whose last name is Capitola.
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Five Men Running A Foot Race

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Description: Five men compete in a foot race along a dirt road. Buildings are visible in the background.
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Race At The Cornell University Running Track

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Description: Young men in track uniforms compete in a race around a track at Cornell University. Judges and spectators stand on the grass near the track while addition...
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Lewis Arms and Friends

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Description: Lewis Arms and Bert Rogers sit on a lawn with three children. Some of them are eating popsicles.
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Copeland Ryder Shoe Co.

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Description: View of the exterior of the Copeland Ryder Shoe Company, established in 1868. The three-story brick building is bordered by trees, a sidewalk, and a road a...
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John Murphy: Champion Hose Coupler of the World

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Description: Studio portrait of John Murphy, the world hose coupling champion.
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Public Library

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Description: View across street toward the facade of the Watertown Public Library. The Neoclassical style informs elements of the building, including the porch, pedimen...

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