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Planting Trees

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A large crew of men are bending to their work of planting seedling trees into furrows. Each man is carrying a spade-like tool with a long handle, and a box with a handle. On the reverse of the photograph is written: "Furrow planting on Big Lake Flats, Vilas County."

Date Created:
1935
Creator:
Wisconsin. Conservation Department

Publication Information

Creator Wisconsin. Conservation Department
Date Created 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957
Call Number PH Series 2375.2.15

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013O5R
Legacy ID
WHi 132248

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