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Beach Picnics and Shorelines (1950-1970)

California shoreline, 1950 to 1970, on more than 1,800 clips from San Francisco sunsets to San Diego surf. Picnic tables at the Salton Sea, teenagers hanging out on a rusted pier, and the coast road filmed from the passenger seat.

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Focus: California, United States | 1950–1970

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