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Men Processing Hemp Fibers
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Two men processing hemp in a DeForest plant for use as cord and rope during World War II. The men are feeding hemp into a rolling machine which crushes the stalks before combing the fibers.
October 6, 1944
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Women Processing Hemp Fibers
October 6, 1944
Two women processing hemp fibers at the DeForest hemp mill during World War II.
Herman Elies Working with Hemp
October 6, 1944
Herman Elies slashing the twine ties from the hemp bundles to be processed into cordage for rope during World War II at a hemp mill on Highway 51 in DeForest.
Woman and Hemp Stalk Crusher
October 6, 1944
A woman is feeding hemp stalks into a crusher for rope production during World War II.
Women Combing Hemp Fibers
October 6, 1944
Lula Lawrence, lsft, and Esther Gunderson combing hemp fibers. In the background two women are sorting hemp fiber bundles for rope and cordage during World War II.
Man Operating Drill Press
1944
Man operating a drill press at Madison-Kipp Corporation, 201 Waubesa Street, producing war materiel during World War II.
Chase Lumberyard Fire
February 14, 1947
The main building at the F.L. Chase Lumber Company in DeForest destroyed by a blazing fire.
