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Converting Brush Land

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Man on a tractor plows furrows in former brush land where Reed Canary Grass is to be planted. Another man stands to the side.

Date Created:
1937
Creator:
Steenburg, A. C.

Publication Information

Creator
Steenburg, A. C.
Date Created
1937

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
17 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH Series 2375, Box 2, Folder 1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013OCQ
Legacy ID
WHi 49718

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