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Contour Farming

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Aerial view of a farm and surrounding fields farmed with the contour method. Shocks of grain dot several of the fields.

Date Created:
1950
Creator:
Larsson, Harry

Publication Information

Creator Larsson, Harry
Date Created 1950

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 19 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number Album 1.9b

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013ZTM
Legacy ID
WHi 79188

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