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Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Mertie West was H. H. West's second wife. Agnes Whitaker was Mertie's sister-in-law. Mertie West and Agnes Whitaker stand on a street corner. Both women hold packages, and Mrs. West holds her purse in her hands. Mrs. Whitaker holds her purse under her arm. They both wear glasses and smile at the camera. There are cars parked in the background and one driving at the right. There are utility poles and wires above. Three color flags are strung across the street. The awning of Black's Cash Store is behind the women. At the right, there is a striped traffic sign, as well as a low post that has, "INY-23-BISHOP" printed on it. Text from negative sleeve: 1287. Rock Creek trip. Aug. 29, Sept. 7, 1940. 1. Mertie West and Agnes Whitaker do some shopping at Bishop, California. L to R: Mertie West. Agnes Whitaker. 2. Crossing the street in Bishop. L to R: Agnes Whitaker. Unknown party in rear. Mertie West. 2 films.
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