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Hired man of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for making maple syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people and children in the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Hired man of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for mak...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

A black and white photo of a man sitting on a horse drawn sleigh, Vermont. Farm Security Administration photogrpaph.

A black and white photo of a man sitting on a horse drawn sleigh, Verm...

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Hired man and Frank H. Shurtleff shovelling out sled with vat for gathering maple sap for making maple syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres, and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Hired man and Frank H. Shurtleff shovelling out sled with vat for gath...

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A black and white photo of a man carrying a bucket, Vermont. Farm Security Administration photogrpaph.

A black and white photo of a man carrying a bucket, Vermont. Farm Secu...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of worker, marketplace, vendor, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A couple of men standing next to a pile of snow, Vermont. Farm Security Administration photogrpaph.

A couple of men standing next to a pile of snow, Vermont. Farm Securit...

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Hired man on Frank H. Shurtleff farm gathering sap from sugar trees for making maple syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people in the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres, and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he tapped only 100 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Hired man on Frank H. Shurtleff farm gathering sap from sugar trees fo...

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The hired man on Frank H. Shurtleff farm gathering maple sap from sugar maple trees to make syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

The hired man on Frank H. Shurtleff farm gathering maple sap from suga...

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A black and white photo of a man carrying a bucket, Vermont. Farm Security Administration photogrpaph.

A black and white photo of a man carrying a bucket, Vermont. Farm Secu...

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Bucket for gathering sap from maple sugar tree and stack of wood needed in boiling sap into syrup on Frank Shurtleff farm. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres, and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Bucket for gathering sap from maple sugar tree and stack of wood neede...

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A black and white photo of a group of people pulling a cart, Vermont. Farm Security Administration photogrpaph.

A black and white photo of a group of people pulling a cart, Vermont. ...

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A black and white photo of a man in the snow, Vermont. Farm Security Administration photogrpaph.

A black and white photo of a man in the snow, Vermont. Farm Security A...

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Gathering sap for maple syrup on Walter Gaylord's farm. Waitsfield, Mad River Valley, Vermont. Mr. Gaylord raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 600 out of his 1000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year

Gathering sap for maple syrup on Walter Gaylord's farm. Waitsfield, Ma...

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Bringing in maple sap to the sugar house. Frank H. Shurtleff farm, North Bridgewater, Vermont. He has a 400 acre farm originally purchased by his grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber. He has been making maple syrup for about thirty five years, and "sugaring" usually brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow, this year he only tapped 1000 trees, instead of 2000. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year

Bringing in maple sap to the sugar house. Frank H. Shurtleff farm, Nor...

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Young son of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for making maple syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people and children in the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts timber and has been making maple syrup for the last thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Young son of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for mak...

Photo shows Irving Thomas Shurtleff, age 10, gathering sap from sugar trees, as identified by daughter Brenda Shurtleff, 2006.

Bringing in maple sap to the sugar house. Frank H. Shurtleff farm, North Bridgewater, Vermont. He has a 400 acre farm originally purchased by his grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber. He has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years, and "sugaring" usually brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow, this year he only tapped 1000 trees, instead of 2000. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year

Bringing in maple sap to the sugar house. Frank H. Shurtleff farm, Nor...

Public domain photograph of United States agriculture in the 1930s, country, farmer, farm, great depression, migration, dust bowl refugees, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a train in the snow, Vermont. Farm Security Administration photogrpaph.

A black and white photo of a train in the snow, Vermont. Farm Security...

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Frank H. Shurtleff drilling the hole for the spout while tapping sugar maple tree for gathering sap to make syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Frank H. Shurtleff drilling the hole for the spout while tapping sugar...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Bucket for gathering sap from maple sugar tree and stack of wood needed in boiling sap into syrup on Frank Shurtleff farm. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres, and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Bucket for gathering sap from maple sugar tree and stack of wood neede...

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Young neighbor (Julia Fletcher) of Frank H. Shurtleff resting while gathering sap from sugar trees for making maple syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people and children of the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Young neighbor (Julia Fletcher) of Frank H. Shurtleff resting while ga...

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Fruit farmer and his wife, Placer County, California. He owns four hundred acres and has farmed this land for about thirty-five years. He started work in this section freighting ore out. Next he went into cattle raising and about twenty-five years ago into fruit. Last good year for him was ten years ago, but now there is no market for the variety of pears and plums he grows. He has a large loan from Federal Land Bank, he will probably not be able to pay out and will lose his farm

Fruit farmer and his wife, Placer County, California. He owns four hun...

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Buckets hanging on spouts to catch the sap from maple sugar trees from which is made maple syrup. On Frank H. Shurtleff place. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres, and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Buckets hanging on spouts to catch the sap from maple sugar trees from...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Hired man and son of Frank H. Shurtleff returning to sugar house with vat of maple sap to be boiled down into maple syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Hired man and son of Frank H. Shurtleff returning to sugar house with ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a cart, carriage, wagon, chariot, 18th-19th century design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a horse drawn sleigh in the snow, possibly related to: Bucket for gathering sap from maple sugar tree and stack of wood needed in boiling sap into syrup on Frank Shurtleff farm. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres, and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

A black and white photo of a horse drawn sleigh in the snow, possibly ...

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A man standing next to a tree in the snow, Vermont. Farm Security Administration photogrpaph.

A man standing next to a tree in the snow, Vermont. Farm Security Admi...

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Mumby Lumber Mill, closed in 1938 after thirty-five years of operation. Now being dismantled. Western Washington, Grays Harbor County, Malone, Washington. General caption number 39

Mumby Lumber Mill, closed in 1938 after thirty-five years of operation...

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Hired man of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for making maple syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people and children in the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Hired man of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for mak...

Picryl description: Public domain image of children in poverty, child labor, Great Depression, 1930s, migrant workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a man in the snow, possibly related to: Hired man of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for making maple syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people and children in the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

A black and white photo of a man in the snow, possibly related to: Hir...

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Piping the maple sap from the vat into the sugar house after gathering. There it is boiled down into syrup in an evaporator. Frank Shurtleff's farm of about 400 acres, originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars nnually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 200 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Piping the maple sap from the vat into the sugar house after gathering...

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Mumby Lumber Mill, closed in 1938 after thirty-five years of operation. Now being dismantled. Western Washington, Grays Harbor County, Malone, Washington. General caption number 39

Mumby Lumber Mill, closed in 1938 after thirty-five years of operation...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Frank H. Shurtleff hanging the bucket on the spout while tapping sugar maple tree for gathering sap to make syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Frank H. Shurtleff hanging the bucket on the spout while tapping sugar...

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A black and white photo of a group of people pulling a cart Farm Security Administration / Office of War Information photo.

A black and white photo of a group of people pulling a cart Farm Secur...

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A black and white photo of two people and a horse, Vermont. Farm Security Administration photogrpaph.

A black and white photo of two people and a horse, Vermont. Farm Secur...

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A man in a hat is cutting a tree, Vermont. Farm Security Administration photogrpaph.

A man in a hat is cutting a tree, Vermont. Farm Security Administratio...

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Two horses pulling a sleigh in the snow, Vermont. Farm Security Administration photogrpaph.

Two horses pulling a sleigh in the snow, Vermont. Farm Security Admini...

Picryl description: Public domain image of children of farmers, migrant workers, Great Depression era, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Frank H. Shurtleff hanging the bucket on the spout while tapping sugar maple tree for gathering sap to make syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Frank H. Shurtleff hanging the bucket on the spout while tapping sugar...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

A black and white photo of two people on skis, Vermont. Farm Security Administration photogrpaph.

A black and white photo of two people on skis, Vermont. Farm Security ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Young son of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for making maple syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people and children in the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts timber and has been making maple syrup for the last thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Young son of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for mak...

Photo shows Irving Thomas Shurtleff, age 10, gathering sap from sugar trees, as identified by daughter Brenda Shurtleff, 2006.

Frank H. Shurtleff drilling the hole for the spout while tapping sugar maple tree for gathering sap to make syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Frank H. Shurtleff drilling the hole for the spout while tapping sugar...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Vermont, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A man carrying two buckets in the snow, Great Depression. FSA/OWI Photograph

A man carrying two buckets in the snow, Great Depression. FSA/OWI Phot...

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A black and white photo of a house in the snow, Great Depression. FSA/OWI Photograph

A black and white photo of a house in the snow, Great Depression. FSA/...

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A black and white photo of a man sitting in the snow, possibly related to: Frank H. Shurtleff drilling the hole for the spout while tapping sugar maple tree for gathering sap to make syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

A black and white photo of a man sitting in the snow, possibly related...

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Hired man, young neighbor (Julia Fletcher), collie dog, and Frank H. Shurtleff's son gathering sap from sugar trees for making syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people and children in the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Hired man, young neighbor (Julia Fletcher), collie dog, and Frank H. S...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a cart, carriage, wagon, chariot, 18th-19th century design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Buckets hanging on spouts to catch the sap from maple sugar trees from which is made maple syrup. On Frank H. Shurtleff place. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres, and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Buckets hanging on spouts to catch the sap from maple sugar trees from...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Frank H. Shurtleff drilling the hole for the spout while tapping sugar maple tree for gathering sap to make syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Frank H. Shurtleff drilling the hole for the spout while tapping sugar...

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Bringing in maple sap to the sugar house. Frank H. Shurtleff farm, North Bridgewater, Vermont. He has a 400 acre farm originally purchased by his grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber. He has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years, and "sugaring" usually brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow, this year he only tapped 1000 trees, instead of 2000. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year

Bringing in maple sap to the sugar house. Frank H. Shurtleff farm, Nor...

Public domain photograph of United States agriculture in the 1930s, country, farmer, farm, great depression, migration, dust bowl refugees, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gathering sap for maple syrup on Frank Schutleff's farm of about 400 acres originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raised sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 200 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Gathering sap for maple syrup on Frank Schutleff's farm of about 400 a...

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Hired man of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for making maple syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people and children in the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Hired man of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for mak...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Vermont, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a man carrying two buckets in the snow, possibly related to: Hired man of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for making maple syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people and children in the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

A black and white photo of a man carrying two buckets in the snow, pos...

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Two horses pulling a sleigh in the snow Farm Security Administration / Office of War Information photo.

Two horses pulling a sleigh in the snow Farm Security Administration /...

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The hired man on Frank H. Shurtleff farm gathering maple sap from sugar maple trees to make syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

The hired man on Frank H. Shurtleff farm gathering maple sap from suga...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Young daughter of Frank H. Shurtleff going towards the sugar house where sap from sugar maple trees is boiled down into maple syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres, and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snows this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Young daughter of Frank H. Shurtleff going towards the sugar house whe...

Photo shows Natalie Agnes Shurtleff (Wood) going towards the sugar house, as identified by niece, Brenda Shurtleff, 2006.

Frank H. Shurtleff putting the cover on the bucket after tapping sugar maple tree for gathering sap to make syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Frank H. Shurtleff putting the cover on the bucket after tapping sugar...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Vermont, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A group of people standing around a snow covered yard, Vermont. Farm Security Administration photogrpaph.

A group of people standing around a snow covered yard, Vermont. Farm S...

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A man standing next to a tree in the snow, possibly related to: Frank H. Shurtleff drilling the hole for the spout while tapping sugar maple tree for gathering sap to make syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

A man standing next to a tree in the snow, possibly related to: Frank ...

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A black and white photo of a train in the snow, possibly related to: Young daughter of Frank H. Shurtleff going towards the sugar house where sap from sugar maple trees is boiled down into maple syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres, and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snows this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

A black and white photo of a train in the snow, possibly related to: Y...

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Gathering sap for maple syrup on Frank Schutleff's farm of about 400 acres originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raised sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 200 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Gathering sap for maple syrup on Frank Schutleff's farm of about 400 a...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Bringing in maple sap to the sugar house. Frank H. Shurtleff farm, North Bridgewater, Vermont. He has a 400 acre farm originally purchased by his grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber. He has been making maple syrup for about thirty five years, and "sugaring" usually brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow, this year he only tapped 1000 trees, instead of 2000. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year

Bringing in maple sap to the sugar house. Frank H. Shurtleff farm, Nor...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Vermont, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hired man and son of Frank H. Shurtleff returning to sugar house with vat of maple sap to be boiled down into maple syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by the grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Hired man and son of Frank H. Shurtleff returning to sugar house with ...

Print shows Frank Shurtleff's son, Irving Thomas Shurtleff working with the hired man. Identification by a family member Mar. 28, 2006. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. O... More

Young neighbor (Julia Fletcher) of Frank H. Shurtleff resting while gathering sap from sugar trees for making maple syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people and children of the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Young neighbor (Julia Fletcher) of Frank H. Shurtleff resting while ga...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Bringing in maple sap to the sugar house. Frank H. Shurtleff farm, North Bridgewater, Vermont. He has a 400 acre farm originally purchased by his grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber. He has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years, and "sugaring" usually brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow, this year he only tapped 1000 trees, instead of 2000. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year

Bringing in maple sap to the sugar house. Frank H. Shurtleff farm, Nor...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Annotation on original negative jacket: Exhibit 25, U.S. landscape, 54148, Florida. Title and other information from caption card. Electronic surrogate... More

Hired man and son of Frank H. Shurtleff returning to sugar house with vat of maple sap to be boiled down into maple syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Hired man and son of Frank H. Shurtleff returning to sugar house with ...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Frank H. Shurtleff carrying vat to sugar house where sap from sugar maple trees is boiled down into maple syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts timber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Frank H. Shurtleff carrying vat to sugar house where sap from sugar ma...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Young son of Frank H. Shurtleff driving sled with vat of sap from sugar maple trees which is boiled down into maple syrup. Te Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres, and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Young son of Frank H. Shurtleff driving sled with vat of sap from suga...

Photo shows Irving Thomas Shurtleff driving a sled, as identified by daughter Brenda Shurtleff, 2006.

A black and white photo of a group of people on skis Farmers of Great Depression. Dust bowl refugees, Resettlement program.

A black and white photo of a group of people on skis Farmers of Great ...

Title and other information from a possibly related negative. Image came to Library of Congress untitled. (There was no caption for this image in the FSA/OWI shelflist.) Appears to be related to negative LC-USF... More

A man in a hat and overalls cutting a tree, possibly related to: Frank H. Shurtleff drilling the hole for the spout while tapping sugar maple tree for gathering sap to make syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

A man in a hat and overalls cutting a tree, possibly related to: Frank...

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A black and white photo of a man near a tree, Vermont. Farm Security Administration photogrpaph.

A black and white photo of a man near a tree, Vermont. Farm Security A...

Picryl description: Public domain image of people, meeting, eating, drinking, food, beverage, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A black and white photo of a bench in the snow, Vermont. Farm Security Administration photogrpaph.

A black and white photo of a bench in the snow, Vermont. Farm Security...

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Young neighbor (Julia Fletcher) of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for making maple syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all young people and children in the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Young neighbor (Julia Fletcher) of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap fr...

Picryl description: Public domain image of children in poverty, child labor, Great Depression, 1930s, migrant workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Bringing in maple sap to the sugar house. Frank H. Shurtleff farm, North Bridgewater, Vermont. He has a 400 acre farm originally purchased by his grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber. He has been making maple syrup for about thirty five years, and "sugaring" usually brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow, this year he only tapped 1000 trees, instead of 2000. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year

Bringing in maple sap to the sugar house. Frank H. Shurtleff farm, Nor...

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A couple of people standing next to a barrel, possibly related to: Hired man, young neighbor (Julia Fletcher), collie dog, and Frank H. Shurtleff's son gathering sap from sugar trees for making syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people and children in the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

A couple of people standing next to a barrel, possibly related to: Hir...

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A black and white photo of a horse pulling a cart of snow Farmers of Great Depression. Dust bowl refugees, Resettlement program.

A black and white photo of a horse pulling a cart of snow Farmers of G...

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A black and white photo of a man carrying a bucket, possibly related to: Bucket for gathering sap from maple sugar tree and stack of wood needed in boiling sap into syrup on Frank Shurtleff farm. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres, and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

A black and white photo of a man carrying a bucket, possibly related t...

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A black and white photo of two people and a horse, possibly related to: Young son of Frank H. Shurtleff driving sled with vat of sap from sugar maple trees which is boiled down into maple syrup. Te Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres, and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

A black and white photo of two people and a horse, possibly related to...

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Devouring flames. Michigan's old state capitol succumbs to them after thirty-five years of service [1883?].

Devouring flames. Michigan's old state capitol succumbs to them after ...

Michigan, Capitol- Fire. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 84, Folder 10.

Hired man of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for making maple syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people and children in the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Hired man of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for mak...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Frank H. Shurtleff carrying vat to sugar house where sap from sugar maple trees is boiled down into maple syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts timber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Frank H. Shurtleff carrying vat to sugar house where sap from sugar ma...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a tent, military, or refugee camp, temporary settlement, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A couple of horses pulling a sleigh in the snow, Vermont. Farm Security Administration photogrpaph.

A couple of horses pulling a sleigh in the snow, Vermont. Farm Securit...

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A black and white photo of a house in the snow, possibly related to: Young daughter of Frank H. Shurtleff going towards the sugar house where sap from sugar maple trees is boiled down into maple syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres, and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snows this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

A black and white photo of a house in the snow, possibly related to: Y...

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Young daughter of Frank H. Shurtleff going towards the sugar house where sap from sugar maple trees is boiled down into maple syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres, and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snows this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Young daughter of Frank H. Shurtleff going towards the sugar house whe...

Photo shows Natalie Agnes Shurtleff (Wood) going towards the sugar house, as identified by niece, Brenda Shurtleff, 2006. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War In... More

Hired man and young neighbor of Frank H. Shurtleff "rough housing" in the snow while gathering sap from sugar trees for making maple syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people and children in the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, lumber, and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Hired man and young neighbor of Frank H. Shurtleff "rough housing" in ...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Vermont, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A man standing in the snow next to a barn Farm Security Administration / Office of War Information photo.

A man standing in the snow next to a barn Farm Security Administration...

Title and other information from a possibly related negative. Image came to Library of Congress untitled. (There was no caption for this image in the FSA/OWI shelflist.) Appears to be related to negative LC-USF... More

Frank H. Shurtleff drilling the hole for the spout while tapping sugar maple tree for gathering sap to make syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Frank H. Shurtleff drilling the hole for the spout while tapping sugar...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

A couple of horses pulling a sleigh in the snow, possibly related to: Hired man and Frank H. Shurtleff shovelling out sled with vat for gathering maple sap for making maple syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres, and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

A couple of horses pulling a sleigh in the snow, possibly related to: ...

Title and other information from a possibly related negative. Image came to Library of Congress untitled. (There was no caption for this image in the FSA/OWI shelflist.) Appears to be related to negative LC-USF... More

Hired man, young neighbor (Julia Fletcher), collie dog, and Frank H. Shurtleff's son gathering sap from sugar trees for making syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people and children in the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Hired man, young neighbor (Julia Fletcher), collie dog, and Frank H. S...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Young neighbor (Julia Fletcher) of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering from sugar trees for making maple syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people and children of the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Young neighbor (Julia Fletcher) of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering from s...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Vermont, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gathering sap for maple syrup on Walter Gaylord's farm. Waitsfield, Mad River Valley, Vermont. Mr. Gaylord raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 600 out of his 1000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year

Gathering sap for maple syrup on Walter Gaylord's farm. Waitsfield, Ma...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Fruit farmer and his wife, Placer County, California. He owns four hundred acres and has farmed this land for about thirty-five years. He started work in this section freighting ore out. Next he went into cattle raising and about twenty-five years ago into fruit. Last good year for him was ten years ago, but now there is no market for the variety of pears and plums he grows. He has a large loan from Federal Land Bank, he will probably not be able to pay out and will lose his farm

Fruit farmer and his wife, Placer County, California. He owns four hun...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Frank H. Shurtleff putting the cover on the bucket after tapping sugar maple tree for gathering sap to make syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Frank H. Shurtleff putting the cover on the bucket after tapping sugar...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

The hired man on Frank H. Shurtleff farm gathering maple sap from sugar maple trees to make syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

The hired man on Frank H. Shurtleff farm gathering maple sap from suga...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Vermont, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A man standing in the snow next to a barn, Great Depression. FSA/OWI Photograph

A man standing in the snow next to a barn, Great Depression. FSA/OWI P...

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Young daughter of Frank H. Shurtleff sitting outside sugar house where sap from maple trees is boiled down into maple syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres, and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in around one thousand dollars annually. Becasue of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Young daughter of Frank H. Shurtleff sitting outside sugar house where...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Vermont, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Young neighbor (Julia Fletcher) of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for making maple syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all young people and children in the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Young neighbor (Julia Fletcher) of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap fr...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Hired man and son of Frank H. Shurtleff returning to sugar house with vat of maple sap to be boiled down into maple syrup. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by the grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty-five years. Sugaring brings about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Hired man and son of Frank H. Shurtleff returning to sugar house with ...

Print shows Frank Shurtleff's son, Irving Thomas Shurtleff working with the hired man. Identification by a family member Mar. 28, 2006.

Piping the maple sap from the vat into the sugar house after gathering. There it is boiled down into syrup in an evaporator. Frank Shurtleff's farm of about 400 acres, originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows cuts lumber and has been making maple syrup for about thirty five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars nnually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 200 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Piping the maple sap from the vat into the sugar house after gathering...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Young son of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for making maple syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people and children in the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts timber and has been making maple syrup for the last thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Young son of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for mak...

Photo shows Irving Thomas Shurtleff, age 10, gathering sap from sugar trees, as identified by daughter Brenda Shurtleff, 2006. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of W... More

Young son of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for making maple syrup. Sugaring is a social event and is enjoyed by all the young people and children in the neighborhood. The Shurtleff farm has about 400 acres and was originally purchased by grandfather in 1840. He raises sheep, cows, cuts timber and has been making maple syrup for the last thirty-five years. Sugaring brings in about one thousand dollars annually. Because of the deep snow this year he only tapped 1000 of his 2000 trees. He expects to make about 300 to 500 gallons this year. North Bridgewater, Vermont

Young son of Frank H. Shurtleff gathering sap from sugar trees for mak...

Photo shows Irving Thomas Shurtleff, age 10, gathering sap from sugar trees, as identified by daughter Brenda Shurtleff, 2006. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of W... More