The Charles Baptie photograph collection 1917-1995

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The Charles Baptie photograph collection 1917-1995

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Mid-20th century photographs of Washington, D.C., area landmarks, including Gunston Hall, the White House, and embassies; local businesses, including Texaco stations and Hot Shoppes; and more common subjects, like artwork, animals, nature, or people. These images are in several formats: negatives, slides, prints, and publications.

26 linear feet; (24 document boxes, 35 3-ring photo boxes, and 12 oversize boxes)

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George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections & Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6333218

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