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Archival description
Bathers and Groups

Men, women and children in bathing suits and at the beach (Miami Beach). Includes views of Roman Pools, lifeguards, and some prominent individuals (Al Smith, Jack Dempsey, Glenn Curtiss, Jackie Ott, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fisher). 179 views.

S0021 · Series · 1919-1936
Part of Claude Matlack Photograph Collection - 1896-1943

Views of bathing casinoes (Roman Pools, Cook's, Hardie's, Smith's, Deauville, Sunny Isles, Opa-locka pool), beach sports (swimming, diving, water polo, aqua-planing), Views of Palm Fete, beauty pageants, lifeguards, Christmas day at the beach (1921, 1926), and a Miami Beach high school class. Beach scenes at Lummus Park and South Beach. 330 views.

No gambling casinoes are in this series.

S0016 · Series · 1919-1943
Part of Claude Matlack Photograph Collection - 1896-1943

Views of churches in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Miami, and Miami Beach, St. Augustine, and one view of a synagogue. Activities include services, Sunday school, social events, etc. Churches include Plymouth Congregational, Gesu Catholic, Central Baptist, Miami Beach Community, Coral Gables Congregational, etc. 150 views.

S0018 · Series · 1921-1933
Part of Claude Matlack Photograph Collection - 1896-1943

Photographs shot for advertising illustrations, insurance claims, etc. Includes views of things (jewelry, auto parts, aerocar moving van and bus, etc.), displays, businesses (FEC Railway sidings, Ft. Lauderdale gas plant, etc.) Views of decorative iron objects or or in homes (gates, doors, window grills, lamps, railings, etc.) Includes views of wrecked autos, transplanting of Royal Palms, etc. 1921-1933. 149 views.