Dr. L. Bendikson with camera for microphotography

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  Capt. R.B. Haselden looking at a manuscript

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  Staff photographing paintings in the portrait gallery in the Huntington residence

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  Max Farrand portrait

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  Huntington residence from the east

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  View of the southeast corner and loggia of the Huntington residence with only a few young palms and a pine tree to the east of the building. A man in a dark suit and hat stands under the palm on the left. MS note on folder reads "HEH residence: south and west facades." MS note on verso reads "HEH residence: loggia."

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