Dublin Core
Title
Moth Department - ca 1912
Town of Maynard
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, __?
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