Photograph of Fire Equipment Storage House
Original caption: Fire equipment storage house, including space for six speeders. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Plow Bottom Developed on Baldwin Road
Original caption: Close-up of plow bottom developed on Baldwin RD as substitute for Killsfer plow bottom (rear view). Lower MI NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Hoist Equipment - U.S. National Archives Public Domain p...
Original caption: Detail of hoist equipment, trailer top horizontal. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Kempack Construction
Original caption: Kempack. Close up showing details of construction. Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Fire Camp, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Fire camp showing fire equipment & massing facilities for civilian labor. Hughey Fire, Medford Dist. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Disk Used for Tearing Up Soil
Original caption: Closeup of disk used for tearing up soil to prepare seedbed for jack pine seedlings. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Anemometer at Chittenden Nursery Weather Station
Original caption: Anemometer. Chittenden Nursery Weather station, Wellston, Mich. Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Ranger Checking Fire Cache
Original caption: Ranger checking Fire cache on island in Saganaga, Gunflint RD. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Fire Truck at Marcel Ranger Station
Original caption: 3/4 ton fire truck at Marcel Ranger Station, equipped with live hose, a 60 gal tank of water, Hercules Pump, hand tools, etc. for a 5-man crew. Used for initial attack & because of speed with ... More
Photograph of Chequamegon Trailer Pumper
Original caption: Side view of Chequamegon trailer pumper. Left to Right: piston type pump (Fairbanks Morse) horizontal bar below pump is carrying handle. Folding stand or leg below bar. Standpipe for filling t... More
Photograph of Chequamegon Trailer Pumper
Original caption: Chequamegon trailer pumper, general view of right hand side from rear. Shown general placement the various parts of the unit. Cheq NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Gravely Tractor and Plow Attachment
Original caption: Gravely tractor and plow attachment in action, in medium density grass and weeds planted to shortleaf pine. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Lowther Tree Planter on Rough Terrain
Original caption: Lowther Tree Planter on rough terrain. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Planet Junior Seed Drill
Original caption: Planet Jr. 156 seed drill showing modification from shoe covering to disc covering. Packing wheels were replaced with lighter ones for packing without "sinking" seed on soft seedbeds. Vallonia... More
Photograph of Crippen Dewinger, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Crippen Dewinger, Seed Extractory Chittenden Nursery. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of a nursery, agriculture, garden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Weather Station at Chittenden Nursery
Original caption: Weather station, Chittenden Nursery, Wellston, Mich. Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Michigan Sand Caster in Action
Original caption: Michigan Sand Caster in action. Fire Control Experiment. Tawas RD. Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Forest Service Beaver Fire Patrol Planes
Original caption: Forest Service Beaver Fire Patrol planes. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph - aerial photo, work of US government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Hoist Equipment - U.S. National Archives Public Domain p...
Original caption: Detail of hoist equipment, trailer top tilted. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Fire Cache of Tools
Original caption: A fire cache of tools required on sale employing ten to twenty men. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Hose Splicing and Patching Machine
Original caption: Hose splicing & patching machine made in the Ely warehouse shop by Ben Wiley from plans borrowed from the Canadian-Ontario Forestry Branch. This machine is used to repair fire hose damaged by ... More
Photograph of a Three-Quarter-Ton Tanker on Lower Michigan National Fo...
Original caption: General view of 3/4 ton tanker showing live hose reel on tank and other equipment in rear. Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Michigan Fire Line Builder
Original caption: Michigan fire line builder. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Wescoatt Plow in Position for Furrowing
Original caption: Wescoatt plow in position for furrowing. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Vallonia Seedbed Tractor, National Forest Service photog...
Original caption: Vallonia seedbed tractor developed at Vallonia Nursery, seed drill is planet Jr. Model 156, modified at Vallonia Nursery. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Planet Junior Seed Drill
Original caption: Planet Jr. 156 seed drill closeup showing master drive chain, throwout clutch, lifting lever for shoes and discs and operator's seat. Vallonia Nursery. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Rain Gauge at Chittenden Nursery Weather Station
Original caption: Rain gauge, Chittenden Nursery Weather Station. Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a 50-Gallon Patrol Tanker on a Pickup
Original caption: 50-gallon Patrol tanker on Pickup. Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Standard Outlying Five Man Fire Cache
Original caption: View of standard outlying 5-man fire cache opened to show tools stored in cache. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Tractor and Plow Loaded on a Trailer
Original caption: Tractor and plow loaded on trailer. Chequamegon NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of District Ranger Jack Valentine
Original caption: Dist. Ranger Jack Valentine (LaCroix R.D.) handing a knapsack containing fire hose to F.S. pilot Merle Moltrup who is loading fire equipment in cabin of F.S. Stinson Monoplane (See #400350). H... More
Photograph of Clark Air Tractor and Ranger's Pal Plow
Original caption: Clark air tractor and Ranger's Pal plow in Heavy broom sedge; wet clay loam soil. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Lowther Tree Planter, National Forest Service photograph...
Original caption: Lowther Tree Planter, rear view, showing trees in carrying boxes. Historic Photographs
Photograph of District Ranger Tausch Taking Readings at a Fire Danger ...
Original caption: Dist. Ranger Tausch taking readings at a fire danger station. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Hydraulically Controlled Tree Lifter at Chittenden Nurse...
Original caption: Hydraulically controlled tree lifter in raised position. Chittenden Nursery. Lower Michigan NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Rain Gauge at Chittenden Nursery Weather Station
Original caption: Rain gauge, Chittenden Nursery Weather Station. Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Big Speeder and Trailer with Ranger Morgareidge, Patrolm...
Original caption: Big speeder and trailer with Ranger Morgareidge & Patrolman McDonald and 10 man fire outfit (including pump and hose) starting to a fire. Photo #2. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Rear View of Number 15 Killefer Plow
Original caption: Rear view of #15 Killefer plow showing wide furrow and widened mould boards. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Trailer - Automobiles of 1940s
Original caption: GMC trailer with 35 caterpillar with Brush Breaker, Cass Lake. Trailer for transporting heavy equipment. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Marine Fire Pump and Hose Unit
Original caption: Marine fire pump and hose unit, Supervisor's office cache at Cass Lake, Minn. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Vallonia Seedbed Tractor, National Forest Service photog...
Original caption: Vallonia seedbed tractor developed at Vallonia Nursery. Gauge widened to fit paths and shortened to decrease turning radius. Made from Chev. Pickup frame with Wisconsin 5 hp air-cooled engine.... More
Photograph of Tendon Disc with Remote Control
Original caption: Tendon disc with remote control, developed by E.D. Clifford. Chittenden Nursery, Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Rotary Tiller in Raised Position
Original caption: Rotary tiller in raised position. Chittenden Nursery. Lower Michigan NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Forest Service Beaver Fire Patrol Planes
Original caption: Forest Service Beaver Fire Patrol planes. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph - aerial photo, work of US government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Big Speeder and Trail with Ranger Morgareidge, Patrolman...
Original caption: Big speeder and trail with Ranger Morgareidge & Patrolman McDonald and 10 man fire outfit, including pump and hose) starting to a fire. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Crews with Tools En Route to Fire
Original caption: Crews with tools en route to fire. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Gravely Tractor and Broom Attachment
Original caption: Gravely Tractor and broom attachment, drive chain covered. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Wisconsin Austin Powered Pump
Original caption: At Deer Run State Park, a Wisconsin Austin-powered pump throws a stream of Missouri water. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Planet Junior Seed Drill
Original caption: Planet Jr. seed drill, tractor drawn. Vallonia modification shows "force feed" hopper for seed made from IHC parts. Improves drill for positive sowing density. Vallonia Nursery. Historic Photographs
Photograph of One and a Half Ton Fire Truck
Original caption: 1-1/2 ton fire truck, Cass Lake Ranger Dist. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Fire-Line Guide Showing the Way for a Fire Plow
Original caption: Fire-line guide shows way for fire plow. Fire line guide must keep tractor & plow clear of logs and boulders & direct plow as close to fire as practicable. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Nicolet 15-Ton Trailer
Original caption: Nicolet 15-ton trailer, fully loaded. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Fire Pickup with Pumper Unit
Original caption: Fire pickup with pumper unit used in initial attack and fire truck with pumper and tank, fire equipment for crew. Willow springs RD, Mark Twain NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Planet Junior Seed Drill
Original caption: Planet Jr. 156 seed drill showing sprockets and chain for selection of gear ratios for density of showing adjustment. Vallonia Nursery. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Cass Lake Fire Truck
Original caption: Cass Lake Fire Truck, in front of Supervisor's headquarters. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Front View of Hose Washing Machine
Original caption: Front view of "hose washing machine" K. Sedgewick, Supt. Of Blackwell CCC camp, holding the upper brush & pointing to the place where the hose is inserted. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Construction Details of Deschutes Fire Plow
Original caption: Construction details of Deschutes fire plow. Note hitch, brush deflector, tilting device & short moldboard. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Complete 10-Man Fire Cache
Original caption: A complete 10-man fire cache, tools spread out. Historic Photographs
Photograph of District Ranger Frank Legat and Fire Guard Arnie Pennala
Original caption: District Ranger Frank Legat (left) and fire guard Arnie Pennala inspecting a fire tool cache on an island in the channel between Lake Two and Lake Three. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Portable Power Pumper Unit Carried by Four Civilian Cons...
Original caption: Portable Power Pumper unit (Pac. Marine type N) carried by four CCC enrollees. L to R: E. Vessel, R. Widstrom, S. Choan, and Irving Westerberg. Further description refer to Form #166. Historic... More
Photograph of Hose Attached to Pump
Original caption: Hose attached to pump and hose packer ready to start laying first segment. Pack contains 300 ft of hose. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Nicolet Fire Tractor and Plow
Original caption: Nicolet fire tractor and plow loaded on tilting bed trailer ready for movement. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Nicolet Tilt-Top Trailer Without Truck-Tractor
Original caption: Nicolet tilt-top trailer only, truck-tractor removed. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Wisconsin Trailer Unit with Tractor and Plow
Original caption: A Wisconsin trailer unit with tractor and plow is "ready to travel" at a demonstration of equipment in Deer Run Park, Ellington, MO. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Forest Service Beaver Dropping Water
Original caption: Forest Service Beaver dropping water using tanks designed at Ely Service Center for automatic water pickup. 120 gal. Capacity, dispersal 50' x 350' 1/100th inch. LaCroix RD. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Staff Assistant Jay and Assistant Ranger Morley
Original caption: Staff assistant Jay and asst. Ranger Morley inspecting fire cache. Lower Mi NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Truck Tanker Unit with Plow
Original caption: Michigan Cons. Department 4x4 truck-tanker unit with plow. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Road Crew of Forest Service
Original caption: Road crew of Forest Service. Sec T145, R29. Historic Photographs
Photograph of District Ranger Jack Valentine
Original caption: #400352 is almost identical to 400351. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of View of Seeder from Front
Original caption: View of seeder from front - double lifting device. Beal Nursery. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Trailer Tanker Unit
Original caption: Trailer Tanker Unit, Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of a tractor, bulldozer, construction vehicle, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of a Plowing Fire Line with a Truck Tanker Unit
Original caption: Plowing fire line with MCD 4x4 truck tanker unit. Operator can direct stream of water on fire as he plows. Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Outboard Motors and Fire Pumpers
Original caption: Outboard motors & fire pumpers in the Ely Fire Warehouse. Note that the racks are all on rollers to facilitate handling & aid in quick removal from the bldg in case of fire. Arnie Pennala, fir... More
Photograph of Planet Junior Seed Drill
Original caption: Planet Jr. 156 seed drill showing closeup of seed cups, covering discs and roller packing wheels. Vallonia Nursery. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Instruments in Shelter at Chittenden Nursery Weather Sta...
Original caption: Instruments in shelter. Chittenden Nursery Weather Station. Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Lowther Planter, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Front view of Lowther Planter in operation showing TD-9 equipped with hydraulic plow. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Michigan Sand Caster in Action
Original caption: Michigan Sand Caster in action. Fire Control Experiment. Tawas RD. Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Loading Fire Supplies on Motor Boats at Crane Lake
Original caption: Loading fire supplies on motor boats at Crane Lake (Camp 97 fire). Historic Photographs
Photograph of Construction Details of Mesaba Plow
Original caption: Construction details of Mesaba plow. Note hitch, brush deflector, tilting device & short moldboard. Historic Photographs
Photograph of R. C. Donovan Operating the Hose
Original caption: R. C. Donovan operating the hose crimper in the shop of the Ely Warehouse. This crimping is done on one section of hose before splicing two sections of hose together. Historic Photographs
Photograph of View of Seeder from Rear
Original caption: View of seeder from rear - double lifting device. Beal Nursery. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Michigan Sand Thrower
Original caption: Michigan sand thrower being demonstrated by Roscommon Forest Fire Exp. Station at Wellston, Michigan. Mr. Meade of Roscommon operating. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Tri-Con Valve with Garden Nozzle
Original caption: Tri-con valve with garden nozzle in operation. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Tractor Wagon Hitched to Tractor
Original caption: Tractor wagon hitched to tractor, right side and end view. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Furrow Made by Wescoatt Plow in Heavy Silt Loam Soil
Original caption: Furrow made by Wescoatt plow in heavy silt loam soil. Type is abandoned old field with overstory of sassafras and persimmon, ground cover coralberry & sedge grass. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Muskeg Bombardier of Minnesota Lakes
Original caption: Muskeg Bombardier of Minn. Lakes Bombardier is only vehicle which can operate in matted and entangled vegetable material floating on waters surface. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Planting with a Lowther Reseeding Machine
Original caption: Planting with Lowther Reseeding Machine. This is the first trial run of this machine. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Staff Assistant Jay and Assistant Ranger Morley
Original caption: Staff assistant Jay and asst. Ranger Morley inspecting fire cache. Lower Mi NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Bean High Pressure 200-Gallon Slip
Original caption: Bean High Pressure 200-gal slip on unit 700 PSI 156 PM Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Side View of Trailer Before Leveling Off
Original caption: Side view of trailer before leveling off. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Gravely Tractor and Plow Attachment
Original caption: Gravely tractor and plow attachment in action in heavy sedge grass planted to shortleaf pine. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Rotary Tilling Seedbed Area
Original caption: Rotary tilling seedbed area, Chittenden Nursery. Lower Michigan NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Planting with a Lowther Reseeding Machine
Original caption: Planting with Lowther Reseeding Machine. This is the first trial run of this machine. Historic Photographs
Spc. Lawrence Mcpherson, a native of Detroit, Mich.,
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U.S. Army Spc. Mathew Nevarez, a petroleum supply specialist
U.S. Army Spc. Mathew Nevarez, a petroleum supply specialist and Sgt. Johnathan Halbert, left, a motor transport operator, inspect ammunition turned in by redeploying units at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Ma... More
ER REBOA (Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion) Catheter, adde...
Caption: ER REBOA (Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion) Catheter is used at a Role II medical treatment facilities to stop internal hemorrhage that cannot be stopped using either conventional or juncti... More
U.S. Army Spc. Mathew Nevarez ensures the commodities
U.S. Army Spc. Mathew Nevarez ensures the commodities are sorted and loaded onto a palletized load system truck and transported to the retro-sort yard at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, March 30, 2013. The oper... More