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Moth Department - ca 1912
Town of Maynard

1999.B53e.jpg

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Title

Moth Department - ca 1912
Town of Maynard

Description

By the early 1900's Maynard and surrounding towns were infested with both the gypsy moth and brown-tailed moth. These invasive insects destroyed many species of hardwood trees. The town instituted a spraying program in attempt to control the moths.
1st photo: l to r
___?, John Cleary, Albert Coughlan, Ed Boeske

2nd photo: Lettering on the spray wagon is
Town of Maynard, Moth Department

3rd photo l to r
Taken in front of St. Bridget's Church
On wagon: John Cleary, Edward Sheridan
On ground: Fred Kelly, Albert Coughlan, __?

Date

1912 ca

Identifier

1999.B52
1999.B53
1999.328
1999.1986

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Photo prints

Physical Dimensions

Two 2.5 x 4 in. prints; one 5 x 7 in.; 8 x 10 in. copy

Storage

PB48