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South Side of Mill — Walnut Grove
March 26, 1938
A man is working near the mill. Handwritten on back: "South side of mill showing pit for water wheel."
Mill Building — Walnut Grove
March 26, 1938
Two men are looking toward the back of the mill building which is on the right. Behind the man on the right is the Blacksmith Shop. In the distance are fenced-in fields and trees. Handwritten on ba...
McCormick Slave Quarters — Walnut Grove Restoration
January 1938
Men are standing on scaffolding working on the roof near the top of the chimney. A tree is near the log building on the right, and mountains are in the distance. Handwritten on back: "Slave Quarter...
Outside of Dam Wall — Walnut Grove
February 15, 1938
A group of men are working on the dam. Handwritten on back: "Outside of Dam wall at center."
Mill Building — Walnut Grove
March 26, 1938
A man is sitting on the right looking down at the spillway. Buildings are in the background. Handwritten on back: "Mill building — note pillar to support outer end of shaft of water wheel and spill...
Buildings at Walnut Grove
1938
View toward a road with two large buildings, and a small building on the opposite side. In the foreground on the right is a monument.