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Spaight Beach
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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 hill that slopes down to the sand. One woman is sitting in the lifeguard chair.
1982
Jack Greene Photography
Publication Information
| Creator | Jack Greene Photography |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1982 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 x 25 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Jack Greene photographs, 1982 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 6959 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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