[Horry County, S.C.: Myrtle Beach scenes] 193u-194u [picture].

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[Horry County, S.C.: Myrtle Beach scenes] 193u-194u [picture].

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Images of nature scenes, recreational facilities, homes, and tourists at city of Myrtle Beach, and Myrtle Beach State Park; Ocean Forest Hotel, local homes, roads, people crabbing, sun bathers, and family groups; aerial view; several images attributed to "Roberts." Images of sand dunes and tourist cabins at Myrtle Beach State Park include shot of white guests at cabin with African-American maid in uniform; views of "trailer camp near the sea" with car, trailer, and family at picnic table; men playing softball in swim suits; photo of car among dunes and vegetation; ariel view above beach, pier, and houses; people playing in the surf; "Caretaker's house," cabin with multiple doors onto porch; and "recreation building, MBSP, " a white frame building with pediment. Other buildings documented include "Cannon residence, US 17", a rambling, 2 1/2 story white frame home on tall basement, with screen porch, and detached garage; "Bryan home", pedimented front, two-level porch, white, clapboard siding, three-part home, fan-light over front door.

23 photographs : developing-out paper, b&w ; 21 x 26 cm. or smaller.

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7585145

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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United States. Works Progress Administration

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