Identity area
Reference code
CA MHC 599-3.0
Title
Snag smoldering
Date(s)
- ca. 1942 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
7 x 13 cm [b&w]
Context area
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This photo is of a tall dead tree with a smoldering fire on top. These trees were known as snags and it was the job of conscientious objectors in WWII to cut these down so that sparks were not spread causing forest fires. A small coniferous tree is in the foreground.