Farm accounts/reports, 1917-1929 (bulk 1925-1929).

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Farm accounts/reports, 1917-1929 (bulk 1925-1929).

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Series documents crops and animals raised at the State Farm. Consists of detailed forms, filled in annually for each crop or type of animal raised, including amount and value of fruit, swine, poultry, and milk produced. There are also records of fertilizer and other supplies purchased, as well as details of hours worked by horses, tractors, etc. 1927 and 1929 have duplicate reports.

0.17 cubic ft. (1 doc. box)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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