This image was originally part of a California State Library photographic history project documenting the daily lives and historical, political, and cultural contributions of California's diverse communities. On June 12, 1999, Long Beach residents donated to the Long Beach Public Library 398 family and personal photographs as part of this ongoing statewide project. This photograph was taken at the edge of the ocean on the 4th of July, where the beach cliff intersects 7th Place. Left to right: Joshua Hanley (in red trunks), Mary Beth Wood, John Wood (riding wave), and Amanda Baggett at far right. At upper left in the blue ocean background, a large cargo ship is visible. In the ocean along the horizon at the top of this print, several small sailboats can be seen. DATE NOTES: Noted on image back. ORIG. IMAGE: 5.5" x 6.5" color glossy print. NEGATIVE: No. KEYWORDS: Celebrations, holidays, Independence, Day, fashion.
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