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Aerial view of contour farming. Farms and patches of woods are spread out in the landscape.

Date Created:
1956
Creator:
Stanfield, Frank

Publication Information

Creator Stanfield, Frank
Date Created 1956

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 162

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0146VH
Legacy ID
WHi 143338

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