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Marion Newton and Ruth Williams preparing to wade in Rock Creek, after suffering with the intense heat of the past two days, when the thermometer recorded 104 degrees
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Marion Newton and Ruth Williams preparing to wade in Rock Creek, after suffering with the intense heat of the past two days, when the thermometer recorded 104 degrees

1920-01-01 · photo, print, drawing

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Credit lineMarion Newton and Ruth Williams preparing to wade in Rock Creek, after suffering with the intense heat of the past two days, when the thermometer recorded 104 degrees. 1920-01-01. National Photo Company Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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