U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station Collection. 1897-1952.

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U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station Collection. 1897-1952.

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This collection of photographic prints documents the work of the U.S. Forest Service in Region Eight, comprising forests in the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee, from 1897 through 1952.

3,249 photoprints.

University of North Carolina Asheville. Ramsey Library, Ramsey Library, UNCA

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SNAC Resource ID: 7654273

University of North Carolina Asheville. Ramsey Library, Ramsey Library, UNCA

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