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White Sands National Monument

George Grant photographed at White Sands in 1934, 1936 and 1940. During his 1934 visit he made photographs of two men that had been involved with Billy the Kid in the Lincoln County War in 1878. He also photographed the White Sands visitor center constructed by the CCC.
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The White Sands and San Andreas Mountains. White Sands National Monument, 1940.
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The White Sands and San Andreas Mountains. White Sands National Monument, 1940.

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  • Tracks of small animals are commonly seen at White Sands. White Sands National Monument, 1934.
  • Yucca bloom in the sand. White Sands National Monument, 1940.
  • The White Sands and the San Andreas Mountains. White Sands National Monument, 1940.
  • The leeward slopes are always the steepest and afford opportunities for sliding and auto coasting. White Sands National Monument, 1934.
  • Judge Almer N. Blazer, son of Dr. Blazer of Blazer's Mill. At age 14, he witnessed the Blazer's Mill fight (part of the Lincoln County War) in 1878 that involved Billy the Kid. White Sands National Monument, 1934.
  • Gypsum slopes are ideal for sliding. White Sands National Monument, 1934.
  • Sand dunes of pure gypsum, leeward slopes. White Sands National Monument, 1940.
  • Pure gypsum dunes encroaching on the flats. White Sands National Monument, 1936.
  • Visitor Center and headquarters, built by WPA. White Sands National Monument, 1940.
  • The White Sands and San Andreas Mountains. White Sands National Monument, 1940.
  • Strolling on top of the dunes. White Sands National Monument, 1934.
  • "Mister, give us a push!" Sliding on the dunes. White Sands National Monument, 1934.
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