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Bee Careful

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Robert E Bodoh, the photographer's son-in-law removes a swarm of bees from a pine tree branch. He is placing the swarm in a bag.As the person collecting the beehive in photo ID 104003. Robert is Andrew’s son-in-law. The picture was taken near Mackville, north of Appleton in Outagamie County in 1955.

Date Created:
1955
Creator:
Mueller, Andrew John

Publication Information

Creator Mueller, Andrew John
Date Created 1955

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number CF 54817

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011P6S
Legacy ID
WHi 104003

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