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Cabrillo Memorial Parade, New Bedford

Sepia toned photo of parade in New Bedford, Massachusetts in honor of 16th century Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Of drawers som are deepe and som more narrow of ye same cabbinett. [si...

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A pagod worshipp in ye Indies; another. [sic]

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Polynesian Kapa (tapa), Alexander Turnbull

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Polynesian Kapa (tapa), Alexander Turnbull

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Polynesian Kapa (tapa), Alexander Turnbull

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Polynesian Tapa (kapa), Alexander Turnbull

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Polynesian Ngatu (tapa cloth) - Public domain dedication image

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Polynesian Hiapo (tapa cloth) - Public domain dedication image

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Polynesian Hiapo (tapa cloth) - Public domain dedication image

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Teo-calli or Idol temple at Mexico with priests offering human sacrifi...

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The king standing over the prostrate bull.

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The king performing a religious ceremony.

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Reply to the Mayor, Alderman and Council, City of New Bedford

Black and white photo of 1865 commemorative document from the mayor, recorder and alderman of Dartmouth, England to the mayor, alderman and council of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Pu... More

To the Mayor, Recorder and Alderman,City of Dartmouth, England

Black and white photo of 1864 commemorative document from the mayor and alderman of New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the mayor, recorder and alderman Dartmouth, England. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Polynesian Masi (tapa cloth), Alexander Turnbull

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Town Hall - 1964, Arthur O'Shea

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Massachusetts 1st Corps cadets - Public domain portrait print

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Ceremonies at placing of tablets to memory of Abigail Phillips Quincy ...

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Ceremonies at placing of tablets to memory of Abigail Phillips Quincy ...

The Patriot. Adams Temple Courtesy of Thomas Crane Public Library

Ceremonies at placing of tablets to memory of Abigail Phillips Quincy ...

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Ceremonies at placing of tablets to memory of Abigail Phillips Quincy ...

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Ceremonies at placing of tablets to memory of Abigail Phillips Quincy ...

The Patriot. Adams Temple Courtesy of Thomas Crane Public Library

James Bragge - Supreme Court [Whitmore St, Wellington. Laying the foun...

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James Bragge - Supreme Court [Whitmore St, Wellington. Laying the foun...

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Sioux Indians in full feather, Nebraska

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Firewalkers, New Zealand / Burton Brothers Studio

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Inauguration du monument de Mariette Pacha. 14. 2. 90

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Samoan House, Apia - Kava making, New Zealand / Burton Brothers Studio

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Samoan house, Apia. Kava making, New Zealand / Burton Brothers Studio

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Kava making, Samoa - Muir & Moodie, New Zealand

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Der Berg ‘Arafah während der jährlichen Pilgerversammlung (von Süden a...

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Die zwishcen Muna und ‘Arafah gelegene Pilgerstation Muzdal’fah.

Zwei verschiedene Aufnahmen der Rîkah, des Thronsessels, auf welchen m...

Thomas Andrew - Tattooing, Samoa

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Thomas Andrew - Leone girls making Kava

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Memorial Day exercises, Weymouth history collections

Invitation - Memorial Day exercises, May 29, 1894 Courtesy of Weymouth Public Libraries, Tufts Library

Fire Walkers, Mbenga, New Zealand / Burton Brothers Studio

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Scene at Mulinu'u Peninsula, Upolu, hoisting the German Imperial flag

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The Fire Walkers of Mbenga. The actual Ceremony in Progress.

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Thomas Andrew - The high chiefs' Ta'imua taking the oath of allegiance

Thomas Andrew (19 January 1855 – 7 August 1939) was a New Zealand photographer who lived in Samoa from 1891 until his death in 1939.

Polynesian Siapo mamanu (tapa cloth)

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Thomas Andrew - Oath of allegiance ceremony on the Mulinu'u Peninsula,...

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Thomas Andrew - The high chiefs' Ta'imua taking the oath of allegiance

Thomas Andrew (19 January 1855 – 7 August 1939) was a New Zealand photographer who lived in Samoa from 1891 until his death in 1939.

Invitation. Museum of New Zealand collection

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Invitation. Museum of New Zealand collection

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Hindu devotee doing penance on a bed of spikes, Calcutta, India

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George Crummer - Traditional hat (pare) ceremony

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Laying the Foundation Stone at the New Zealand International Exhibitio...

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Dominion Day parade, Fred Brockett

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Zak Joseph Zachariah - Opening of the Boating Season 1907-08

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The Prime Minister welcoming Lady Islington to New Zealand, Wellington

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Zak Joseph Zachariah - Opening Rowing Season

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Presentation of Field Day trophy to Alice Kimball, in 1911

Photograph of Helen Temple Cooke presenting the Field Day basketball trophy to Alice Kimball, '1911. Also in photo: Miss Margery Davis (in white) and Miss Jennie Ireson (black). Courtesy of Dana Hall School

New Zealand forces hoisting the Union Jack at the courthouse, Apia

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Hoisting the Union Jack in Samoa. From the album: Skerman family albu...

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The Memorial Flagpole, Lancaster, Massachusetts

All stand at attention as the flag is raised. The Memorial Flagpole on the Lancaster Town Green, was erected by the citizens of Lancaster in 1922 as a tribute to those who served their country during World War ... More

Another Inaugural, New Bedford Massachusetts

Portrait of men at Charles S. Ashley's inauguration for 18th term. Ashley pictured in front at right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Public buildings, Nassau, Bahamas

Statue of Queen Victoria and public buildings. The occasion being the swearing in of a new governor. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Susan E. Thompson receives Legion of Honor Cross from France

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Susan E. Thompson receives Legion of Honor Cross from France

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In France citizens greet Susan E. Thompson on her receipt of the Legio...

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Duke of Gloucester's Visit : Laying of Foundation Stone - Leslie Adkin

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Duke of Gloucester's Visit : Laying of Foundation Stone - Leslie Adkin

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Duke of Gloucester's Visit : Laying of Foundation Stone - Leslie Adkin

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Joan Larsen cuts the cake at her 21st birthday party

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Joan Larsen receives her 21st key from her father John, at her 21st bi...

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Joan Larsen and a girl at Joan's 21st birthday party

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Joan Larsen's 21st birthday cake

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Joan Larsen with her sisters Joyce and Margaret, at her 21st birthday ...

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Joyce Larsen and three friends at Joan Larsen's 21st birthday party

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Joan Larsen at her 21st birthday party

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Joan Larsen cuts the cake at her 21st birthday party

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Joan Larsen at her 21st birthday party

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Joan Larsen at her 21st birthday party

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Joan Larsen blows out the candles at her 21st birthday party

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Joan Larsen holding a small boy, at her 21st birthday party

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Joan Larsen cuts the cake at her 21st birthday party

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Joan Larsen with her parents Olive and John, at her 21st birthday part...

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Town Hall, Brookline Mass photograph collection

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Town Hall, Brookline Mass photograph collection

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Town Hall, 1964-, Washington St.

The Fourth Town Hall was designed by Anderson, Beckwith and Haible in 1963. The dedication was October 13, 1965. The photograph depicts a celebration at the Town Hall (dedication?) with construction equipment v... More

Town Hall, Brookline Mass photograph collection

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Town Hall, Brookline Mass photograph collection

Celebration at the Fourth Town Hall on Washington Street. Town hall draped in bunting, many people seated and standing. the Pierce School is visible on the right side of the Town hall. Courtesy of Public Librar... More

Human figure with head of a lion [Quyunjik]; King placing his foot of...

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Monuments of Nineveh - Procession of the gods.

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Denderah [Dandara] (Tentyris). Costumes et bas-reliefs sculptés dans l...

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Neues Reich. [Dyn. XIX., XX.] Theben [Thebes]: Dêr el Medînet [Dayr a...

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Neues Reich. Dynastie XVIII. El Amarna [Tell el-Amarna]. Südliche Grä...

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Neues Reich. Dynastie XVIII. Theben [Thebes]. Grab von Abd el Qurna.

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Bas-reliefs at an entrance to a small temple (Nimroud.) [Nimrud = Cal...

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Dancing Dervishes - Sketches of character and costume in Constantinopl...

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Aethiopen. Begerauîeh [Begrawiya]. Pyramidengruppe A. Pyr. 14. Südwand...

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Aethiopen. Begerauîeh [Begrawiya]. Pyramidengruppe A. Pyr. 10. Südwand...

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Aethiopen. Begerauîeh [Begrawiya]. Pyramidengruppe A. Pyr. 20. Nordwan...

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Aethiopen. Begerauîeh [Begrawiya]. Pyramidengruppe A. Pyr. 14. Norwand...

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Aethiopen. Begerauîeh [Begrawiya]. Pyramidengruppe A. Pyr. 10. Nordwan...

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The Alake and some of his officials.

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Sioux Indians in full feather, Nebraska

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Hindu devotee doing penance on a bed of spikes, Calcutta, India

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