Point Fermin, San Pedro. 1936

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  Arrowhead Springs Hotel, San Bernardino County. 1936

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  Summer Scene, Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead. 1936

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  A view of Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear from woods along the water's edge. An automobile is parked next to a wrought-iron fence that borders the lake. Adults stand in the shade and sit on benches facing the water where people in swimsuits are kayaking and sitting on floating platforms called "Sun tan floats". A small dock extends into the water on the right and has a sign that reads "Excursion trips and speed boat rides".

  photCL Whitt 0267 ; Whitt neg. 0903

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  Woman on rocky shore (Point Fermin, San Pedro)

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