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A skate from the Swinomish tribal fishtrap, Tulalip Indian Agency, Washington
A skate from the Swinomish tribal fishtrap, Tulalip Indian Agency, Washington 1938
A Sketch of the Military Topography of Baltimore and its Vicinity and of Patapsco Neck to North Point
A Sketch of the Military Topography of Baltimore and its Vicinity and of Patapsco Neck to North Point 1814
A spectacular fireworks display light up the night sky during the 4th of July celebration held at Commander Fleet Activities (CFA) Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan (JPN)
A spectacular fireworks display light up the night sky during the 4th of July celebration held at Commander Fleet Activities (CFA) Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan (JPN) 1/30/2006
A Step in the Right Direction!!
A Step in the Right Direction!! 1943
A street. Pueblo of Zuni, New Mexico
A street. Pueblo of Zuni, New Mexico ca. 1871-1879
A Sunken Road Strongly Held by Machine Guns. German Dead in Foreground. Near Arras, France
A Sunken Road Strongly Held by Machine Guns. German Dead in Foreground. Near Arras, France 8/2/1918
"A Typical Cable
"A Typical Cable 'Accident' on Broadway." ca. 08/29/1895
A typical glass works boy, night shift. Said he was 16 years old. 1 A.M. Indiana
A typical glass works boy, night shift. Said he was 16 years old. 1 A.M. Indiana 8/1908
A view of the Marine Corps Memorial
A view of the Marine Corps Memorial 2/6/1987
A view of the National Christmas Tree
A view of the National Christmas Tree 12/24/1989
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