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Fire Fighting
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Three men, members of the Civilian Conservation Corps, fighting a forest fire. Two of the men have shovels; the third is directing a stream of water from a back pack toward the flames. A second stream of water is visible on the right. On the reverse of the photograph is written: "CCC boys fighting fire from plow line with back cans."
1936
Wisconsin. Conservation Department
Publication Information
| Creator | Wisconsin. Conservation Department |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1936 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 11 x 8 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957 |
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| Call Number | PH Series 2375.2.17 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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