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Caption: "Grand Canyon Hotel - Yellowstone National Park," c. 1935.
Date: 1935
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No caption, c. 1917. William McCarthy (center) standing with the unidentified crew of a 6" Howitzer at Camp Kearney. Camp Kearney was established by the U.S. Army in 1917 just north of San Diego. The post was largely abandoned by the government in 1920, used as a military and civilian airfield. It did not see increased military service again until the 1930s.
Date: 1917
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Caption: "Glacier Point - Overhanging Rock - Yosemite National Park," c. 1935, shows people standing on the overhanging rock of Glacier Point.
Date: 1935
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Caption: "Bird's Eye View. Camp Lewis, Wash.," c. 1918. This postcard shows a bird's eye view of buildings at Camp Lewis. The Camp was established by the U.S. Army in 1917, as part of the U.S.'s preparations for eventual entry into World War I. Rapid construction had the camp ready to house 60,000 men within a few months. The site is still in use as a military facility, under the name Fort Lewis.
Date: 1918
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Caption: "Morro Castle -- Havana -- Cuba. July 4, 1934." Morro Castle, also called Castillo de los Tres Reyes Magos del Morro, has guarded the entrance to Havana's harbor since 1589. Various additions have been built over the years, including the Faro Castillo del Morro Lighthouse, added in 1846. Morro Castle currently houses the offices of the Havana Harbormaster, and operates as a museum.
Date: 7/4/1934
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Caption: "Alligator Wrestler Holding the Alligators Mouth Open. Alligator Farm -- Miami, Fla. July 1, 1934." Unidentified man lying on his back, holding an alligator between his legs and forcing its mouth open to expose its teeth.
Date: 7/1/1934
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No caption, c. 1906. Grace McCarthy (left) and an unidentified woman (possibly her sister) standing on a platform near a railway line in Muir Woods. See also 96-07-08-alb05-016.
Date: 1906
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No caption, c. 1912-1915. Unidentified woman standing at the gate to a white picket fence in front of a residence.
Date: 1915