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Maynard L. Parker negatives, photographs, and other material
Hess, Arthur, residence ["Lake–view ranch house"]

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Hess, Arthur, residence ["Lake–view ranch house"]

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Description: Exterior and interior views of house, before and after renovation. Cliff May is seen in one image. Includes stables.

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Date

[circa 1942; 1956]

Call number

photCL MLP 0772

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