Eberly collection--1947 fires, 1938-1975.

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Eberly collection--1947 fires, 1938-1975.

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Materials concerning the 1947 forest fire disaster in Maine, particularly in York and Oxford counties, removed from a scrapbook, evidently kept by H.J. Eberly, who was appointed supervisor of the firefighting control center in Wells, Me., during the height of the disaster.

ca. 6 folders.

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Maine. Bureau of Forestry

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Gannett Publishing Co.

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Eberly, H. J.

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