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Vertical Forest Fire Poster Design #1
Poster design from the Forest Protection Program depicting squirrels with the text: "Another Enemy To Conquer-Forest Fires-9 Out Of 10 Can BE Prevented".
Smokey Poster Design #2
1944
Poster design of Clarke-McNary Forest Protection Program depicting Smokey Bear pouring water on a campfire.
Forest Rangers in Charred Forest
Forest rangers look over charred ruins of timber in a forest where "Smokey," a black bear cub was found suffering from third degree burns.
Men Fighting Forest Fire
Several men fighting a small forest fire. One man has a water pack on his back.
Smokey Bear with Sign
Cut-out of Smokey Bear standing next to a sign that reads: "Mr. Sportsman..Thanks for helping prevent forest fires. Smokey."
The American Fireman Facing the Enemy
1858
A fire fighter stands over a fire as he trains his hose on the flames. This depicts the close proximity to the fire fire fighters were required to work before steam-powered pumpers became standard...
