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Publication Information
| Creator | Blake, Jay |
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| Date Created | August 10, 1936 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 7 x 7 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957 |
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| Call Number | PH Series 2375 R-98 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Loading Fire Fighting Equipment
Men loading back pumps and fire fighting equipment onto a truck at Park Falls Ranger Station in preparation for answering a forest fire call.
Fire Fighting
1936
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 str...
Mercer Ranger Station
July 1936
Elevated view of the Mercer Ranger Station from a watchtower.
Forest Rangers Using Phone
Forest rangers using an emergency phone on the back of a truck.
Plow Furrows
Furrows plowed to stop a forest fire in Douglas County along County N, west of Solon Springs.
