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Children at the FSA (Farm Security Administration) Camelback Farms inspect the photographer's camera, Phoenix, Arizona Thermometer and magnifying glass. Setup of thermometer and magnifying glass General Correspondence: Earhart, Amelia, 1932-1934 The Thomas Jefferson Papers Series 10. Addenda to the Thomas Jefferson Papers, 1781-1829. Diary of Mr. Mazzei's Affair, April 5, 1790 (Image 72) Betty Herndon Maury Diary entry, June 3, 1861 Letter from Alexander Graham Bell to Helen Keller, March 23, 1907 - Transcription (Series: General Correspondence, Folder: Helen Keller, 1888-1918, undated)

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