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Patch of cut tree saplings, March 19, 1948

 Item — Box: 1, item: I-85

Description provided by photographer Roy Simonson reads: "Land being prepared for cultivation by slashing the saplings about 30 inches from the ground and leaving the tops where they fall. A few bananas have already been set out in this "garden" patch which consists of stony land, Brown Forest soil materials from phosphate. Angaur Island."

Dates

  • Creation: March 19, 1948

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to the public and must be used in the Special Collections reading room. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.

Language of Materials

English

Library Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives

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