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Cairo. Mosque of Sultan DarkhourCairo. Mosque of Sultan Darkhour ([between 1860 and 18)Cairo. Tombs of the CaliphsCairo. Tombs of the Caliphs ([between 1860 and 18)Cairo. Mosque of Kaget Bey, Arab villageCairo. Mosque of Kaget Bey, Arab village ([between 1860 and 18)Cairo. Tombs of the caliphsCairo. Tombs of the caliphs ([between 1860 and 18)Cairo. Great Pyramid of CheopsCairo. Great Pyramid of Cheops ([between 1860 and 18)Cairo. Dancing girl or AlmaCairo. Dancing girl or Alma ([between 1860 and 18)[Cairo(?). Water(?) carrier][Cairo(?). Water(?) carrier] ([between 1860 and 18)American and British military leaders at the Casablanca conference, Casablanca, MoroccoAmerican and British military leaders at the Casablanca conference, Casablanca, Morocco (1943 Jan.)Louis II de Bourbon, dit le Grand CondéLouis II de Bourbon, dit le Grand Condé ([between 1900 and 19)[River landscape] / Th. R.[River landscape] / Th. R. ([between ca. 1835 an)[Burial of Latane] / [...] by W.D. Washington ; engraved by A.G. Campbell.[Burial of Latane] / [...] by W.D. Washington ; engraved by A.G. Campbell. ([1868])Unloading bananas to be put in an early ripening roomUnloading bananas to be put in an early ripening room (published 1948 Dec.)Our artist, while painting his grand picture, Sunset on the prairies is surprised by some Camanches [sic], who find his paint very convenient--our artist makes tracks for the setting sunOur artist, while painting his grand picture, Sunset on the prairies is surprised by some Front und heimat, die garanten des sieges / Mjölnir.Front und heimat, die garanten des sieges / Mjölnir. ([194-])[Airplanes on field in foreground, buildings, and mountains in background][Airplanes on field in foreground, buildings, and mountains in background] (Moscow : Sovetskii K)Agatha Christie and her first husband, Col. Archibald Christie, in 1919Agatha Christie and her first husband, Col. Archibald Christie, in 1919 ([photo taken 1919, p)Agatha Christie and her grandson, Mathew Prichard (left), and a photograph of her husband Max Mallowan, the distinguished archaeologist (right)Agatha Christie and her grandson, Mathew Prichard (left), and a photograph of her husband ([photos taken ca. 19)Der Führer im befreiten Memelland, März 1939; Dr. Neumann wird vom Führer begrüsstDer Führer im befreiten Memelland, März 1939; Dr. Neumann wird vom Führer begrüsst (Berlin : Verlag Hein)Let 'em eat cake / Levine.Let 'em eat cake / Levine. ([19]81.)The Freedmen's Bureau / Drawn by A.R. Waud.The Freedmen's Bureau / Drawn by A.R. Waud. (1868)Stampede of slaves from Hampton to Fortress MonroeStampede of slaves from Hampton to Fortress Monroe (1861)Franciscus Hals pictor / W. Baillie sculp. ; Seipse, pinxit.Franciscus Hals pictor / W. Baillie sculp. ; Seipse, pinxit. ([between 1740 and 18)Big Room Grove Park Inn, Asheville, N.C.Big Room Grove Park Inn, Asheville, N.C. (1908 August.)Newsboy. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.Newsboy. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana. (1908 August.)A. D. T. Messengers, Indianapolis. Aug., 1908. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.A. D. T. Messengers, Indianapolis. Aug., 1908. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana. (1908 August.)Visitors waiting in line to shake hands with the PresidentVisitors waiting in line to shake hands with the President ([between 1921 and 19)Madame de PompadourMadame de Pompadour ([between 1900? and 1)[Navaho hogan][Navaho hogan] (c1905.)Major C.B. McLellan's camp on Clear Creek, Arizona; en route to Fort Thomas, ArizonaMajor C.B. McLellan's camp on Clear Creek, Arizona; en route to Fort Thomas, Arizona (1887 March.)Vista de Cartagena y sus Castillos / Muga. do. ; Mart zgo.Vista de Cartagena y sus Castillos / Muga. do. ; Mart zgo. ([between 1850 and 19)[William Muldoon and Mueller in wrestling position][William Muldoon and Mueller in wrestling position] (c1889.)Vasco da Gama delivers the letter of King Manuel of Portugal to the Samorim of CalicutVasco da Gama delivers the letter of King Manuel of Portugal to the Samorim of Calicut (c1905.)[Inner court, Nyborg, Denmark][Inner court, Nyborg, Denmark] ([between 1890 and 19)[Sign for Forest Lawn cemetery][Sign for Forest Lawn cemetery] (c1956.)Tableau presented by the Womens Suffrage Asso., Treasury steps, March 3rd, 1913, Wash. D.C.Tableau presented by the Womens Suffrage Asso., Treasury steps, March 3rd, 1913, Wash. D.C (1913)Instantaneous view of Black Rock in the Great Salt LakeInstantaneous view of Black Rock in the Great Salt Lake (Salt Lake City, Utah)Baalbec. Sculptured blocks covering space between entablature & cella. Temple of Jupiter / Bonfils.Baalbec. Sculptured blocks covering space between entablature & cella. Temple of Jupiter / ([between 1870 and 18)Baalbec. Temple of the Sun. Original no. of columns 54 / Bonfils.Baalbec. Temple of the Sun. Original no. of columns 54 / Bonfils. ([between 1870 and 18)[Winnowing wheat--San Juan][Winnowing wheat--San Juan] (c1905.)[Overlooking the camp--Piegan][Overlooking the camp--Piegan] (c1910.)[Aliens standing in line during transfer from Fort McPherson to Fort Oglethorpe][Aliens standing in line during transfer from Fort McPherson to Fort Oglethorpe] ([1918?])John BrownJohn Brown (c1899.)Dan immer stäker werdenden massierten britischen ...Dan immer stäker werdenden massierten britischen ... (1942 Nov. 1-9.)The Stride of a centuryThe Stride of a century (New York : Published)Houses of ParliamentHouses of Parliament ([ca. 1895])Shouting demonstrators pass through a shooting spree.Shouting demonstrators pass through a shooting spree. (1977)[Rinceau and festoon frieze featuring winged herm-like figure and medallion][Rinceau and festoon frieze featuring winged herm-like figure and medallion] ([between 1820 and 18)R. Trengganu: Kuala Trengganu, entranceR. Terengganu: Kuala Terengganu, entranceR. Trengganu: Kuala Trengganu, entranceR. Terengganu: Kuala Terengganu, entrance ([ca. 1943])Bridges and rifle pits at U.S. Ford--in the Rappahannock from rebel shoreBridges and rifle pits at U.S. Ford--in the Rappahannock from rebel shore ([1863 between April )Robert Fulton / painted by B. West, P.R.A. ; engd. by G. Parker.Robert Fulton / painted by B. West, P.R.A. ; engd. by G. Parker. ([between 1834 and 18)[Solita Solano, Janet Flanner, and a man seated outdoors, Crete][Solita Solano, Janet Flanner, and a man seated outdoors, Crete] ([1921])[Man, with cigarette holder in mouth, playing cards][Man, with cigarette holder in mouth, playing cards] ([1930])Celilo Falls, Oregon / Elite Studio.Celilo Falls, Oregon / Elite Studio. (c1931.)[Army camp looking at mail delivery][Army camp looking at mail delivery] ([1915(?)])Miss Bessie O. Potter in her studioMiss Bessie O. Potter in her studio (1897 Dec. 9.)Every American boy should enroll in the Victory BoysEvery American boy should enroll in the Victory Boys ([Chicago : Rogers & )Treasury. Ofc U.S. Treasurer. Cash room vault for daily working fundsTreasury. Ofc U.S. Treasurer. Cash room vault for daily working funds ([between 1909 and 19)Beria ousted from Kremlin in Big Three""Beria ousted from Kremlin in Big Three""Ousted Beria at Stalin's funeralOusted Beria at Stalin's funeralVue des ruines du chateau de Christophe Colomb à Santo-DomingoVue des ruines du chateau de Christophe Colomb à Santo-Domingo ([18--?])Historic Photo Print - Route Las-Cahobas - HincheHistoric Photo Print - Route Las-Cahobas - HincheDominican Republic. View of a well maintained section on the carretera Sanchez, bwteen [sic] the Capital and San Cristobal, a town located to the west of the capitalDominican Republic. View of a well maintained section on the carretera Sanchez, bwteen [si ([between 1922 and 19)Animal locomotionAnimal locomotion (c1887.)The Sabbath among slavesThe Sabbath among slaves ([published 1849])My name is Simon Pure, Esq. : I am the greatest man that ever livedMy name is Simon Pure, Esq. : I am the greatest man that ever lived ([ca. 1870])In Aguinaldo's old headquarters at BaliuagIn Aguinaldo's old headquarters at Baliuag (1899)[52d Co. P.S. Only Mohammedan soldiers under U.S. flag. Organized under direction of Gen. J.J. Pershing in 1909][52d Co. P.S. Only Mohammedan soldiers under U.S. flag. Organized under direction of Gen. ([1909?])Roma. Cortile del Palazzo della Sapienza, costruito dui disegni di Giacomo della Porta / Ed. Brogi.Roma. Cortile del Palazzo della Sapienza, costruito dui disegni di Giacomo della Porta / E ([between 1880 and 19)The harmony of courtship (Songs without words)The harmony of courtship (Songs without words) (New York : American )[A characteristic row of smokestacks at steel works, Homestead, Pennsylvania][A characteristic row of smokestacks at steel works, Homestead, Pennsylvania] (c1907.)Slavery is dead(?) / Th Nast.Slavery is dead(?) / Th Nast. (1867)[Woman, who appears to be ill, lying on couch, with three dogs looking on][Woman, who appears to be ill, lying on couch, with three dogs looking on] (c1903.)Slums breed crime. United States Housing Authority / Beall.Slums breed crime. United States Housing Authority / Beall. ([Washington, D.C.] :)Secretary Ickes and party in the slums of San JuanSecretary Ickes and party in the slums of San Juan (1936 Jan. 8.)Dr. Squintum's exaltation or the reformationDr. Squintum's exaltation or the reformation ([London] : 1763.)[Mt. Rainier from 1208 Bigelow Ave. N., Seattle, Washington][Mt. Rainier from 1208 Bigelow Ave. N., Seattle, Washington] (c1921.)Unfair to babies A helpless infant can't go on strike : It depends on your care.Unfair to babies A helpless infant can't go on strike : It depends on your care. ([Rochester, N.Y.] : )Preussen. Spreewald / lith. Anst. v J.G. Bach, Leipzig.Preussen. Spreewald / lith. Anst. v J.G. Bach, Leipzig. ([between 1850 and 19)Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland / engraved by J. Cochran ; from the original of Vandyke.Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland / engraved by J. Cochran ; from the original of Vandyk (London : published b)On margin / James Montgomery Flagg.On margin / James Montgomery Flagg. ([published 1929 Nov.)Calle Real, Cavite, P.I.Calle Real, Cavite, P.I. ([c1899])Filipino maidens, Cavite, P.I.Filipino maidens, Cavite, P.I. ([c1899])The Campaign of '48 in Star cartoons. A publication of The Washington Star / Berryman.The Campaign of '48 in Star cartoons. A publication of The Washington Star / Berryman. (c1948.)Clara Barton. A war time photograph by BradyClara Barton. A war time photograph by Brady ([between ca. 1890 an)[L.D. Anderson, of Anacostia, 95 years old, oldest member of Metropolitan Police, full-length, standing on porch, with another man, facing slightly right][L.D. Anderson, of Anacostia, 95 years old, oldest member of Metropolitan Police, full-len ([between 1909 and 19)Toledo. La puerta del Sol / J. Laurent. Madrid.Toledo. La puerta del Sol / J. Laurent. Madrid. ([between 1860 and 18)Granada. Vista general de la Alhambra desde la torre del Homenaje / J. Laurent. Madrid.Granada. Vista general de la Alhambra desde la torre del Homenaje / J. Laurent. Madrid. ([between 1860 and 18)Granada. Ajimez en la Sala de Embajadores (Alhambra) / J. Laurent. Madrid.Granada. Ajimez en la Sala de Embajadores (Alhambra) / J. Laurent. Madrid. ([between 1860 and 18)Barcelona. Vista panoràmica de Barcelona, desde Monjuich / J. Laurent.Barcelona. Vista panoràmica de Barcelona, desde Monjuich / J. Laurent. ([between 1860 and 18)Mer de Glace. La TaeulMer de Glace. La Taeul ([between 1860 and 18)Erectheum / D. Constantin á Athénes.Erectheum / D. Constantin á Athénes. ([between 1850 and 18)Sultan Barkouk. Tombeau de Calife au Caire / P. Sebah, Phot.Sultan Barkouk. Tombeau de Calife au Caire / P. Sebah, Phot. ([between 1860 and 18)Prague. Statue of St. John NepomuePrague. Statue of St. John Nepomue ([between 1860 and 18)Nuremburg. Oriel window of parsonageNuremburg. Oriel window of parsonage ([between 1860 and 18)Bald eagle / American Bank Note Co.Bald eagle / American Bank Note Co. ([c1859 or c1860])Governor Allred & Texas / Underwood & Underwood.Governor Allred & Texas / Underwood & Underwood. ([ca. 1940?])Smith rescued by Pocahontas / E. Corbould ; T. Knight.Smith rescued by Pocahontas / E. Corbould ; T. Knight. (London : George Virt)Pirates? Not this time; but it might have beenPirates? Not this time; but it might have been ([19]24.)Anne and Charles Lindbergh on the witness stand / World-Telegram staff photo.Anne and Charles Lindbergh on the witness stand / World-Telegram staff photo. ([1934 or 1935])America's answer. The second official United States war pictureAmerica's answer. The second official United States war picture ([Washington, D.C. : )[Lindbergh baby kidnapped][Lindbergh baby kidnapped]Japanese bluejackets coming ashore near Tsing-TauJapanese bluejackets coming ashore near Tsing-Tau ([published 1914])Signing the treaty which averted a Chino-Japanese war, on May 25th, 1915, at PekingSigning the treaty which averted a Chino-Japanese war, on May 25th, 1915, at Peking ([published 1915])Oscar Wilde on our cast-iron stoves. Another American institution sat down on / Th. Nast.Oscar Wilde on our cast-iron stoves. Another American institution sat down on / Th. Nast. ([published 1882])Oscar Wilde, the apostle of aestheticism. An aesthetic reception / from sketches by a staff artist.Oscar Wilde, the apostle of aestheticism. An aesthetic reception / from sketches by a staf (1882)Poetry winner. William Carlos Williams, ...Poetry winner. William Carlos Williams, ...Movie stars at Mayfair ballMovie stars at Mayfair ballBlack & White Photo - Singer Dorothy Dandridge makes her dramatic debutBlack & White Photo - Singer Dorothy Dandridge makes her dramatic debut[Actresses Maureen O'Hara and Dorothy Dandridge join hands, outside courtroom, as if to seal a pact against Confidential Magazine, while Maureen's brother, James FitzSimons, looks on][Actresses Maureen O'Hara and Dorothy Dandridge join hands, outside courtroom, as if to seCongressman speaks at A.P.M. meetingCongressman speaks at A.P.M. meeting[Boy Scouts cooking over open fire at Camp Ranachqua][Boy Scouts cooking over open fire at Camp Ranachqua] (c1919.)The Ethnologist as explorer, 1904The Ethnologist as explorer, 1904 ([published 1985])A bad hoss / C.M. Russell.A bad hoss / C.M. Russell. (c1905.)Black & White Photo - Tomb of the good grey poet, Harleigh CemeteryBlack & White Photo - Tomb of the good grey poet, Harleigh Cemetery[Unidentified man][Unidentified man] ([between 1844 and 18)[Unidentified man, about 40 years of age and a somewhat younger woman, both in Oriental costume, full-length portraits, both seated on a carpet on the floor, the man, on the left, cross-legged, turned three-quarters to the right, holding a string of beads; the woman turned slightly to the left, wearing a beaded (?) cap; between them is a hookah, the stem of which both are holding][Unidentified man, about 40 years of age and a somewhat younger woman, both in Oriental co ([between 1850 and 18)Kiss me quick!Kiss me quick! (New York : Published)[Portable siege ladder][Portable siege ladder]Carro delle zaffosinaCarro delle zaffosinaSchematic diagram of chain reaction from fission, neglecting effect of neutron speedSchematic diagram of chain reaction from fission, neglecting effect of neutron speed

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