Crewman with propane torch starting broadcast burn

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DescriptionCrewman with propane torch starting broadcast burn on Hellroaring Creek cedar slash. Kootenai National Forest, Montana. Fire Control; Prevention: Slash Disposal. WO# 488867.TypeImageCreatorSanderson, J. E.GenrephotographsDate1958-10SubjectPrescribed burningSlashburningSlash (Logging)ForestsPortraitsUnited States. Forest Service -- EmployeesFlame throwersForest fires--Prevention and controlKootenai National Forest (Mont. and Idaho)Contributing InstitutionUniversity of Montana Mansfield LibraryGeographic CoverageHellroaring CreekLincoln County, MontanaTime Period Represented20th centuryDigital CollectionUnited States Forest Service, Region One PhotographsDigital Formatimage/jpgPhysical CollectionUnited States Forest Service Region 1 Archives Collection, Mss 889Physical Dimensions8 in. x 6.5 in. printDigitization SpecificationDigitized at the University of Montana Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library. Scanned as master TIFF using Epson Expression 12000 XL at 700 ppi, 24-bit color. Used Adobe Photoshop CS to create JPG derivative.Date Digitized2025-01-17Photo NumberFS99.01181Local Identifierumt019901ReproductionTo order a reproduction, download our order form, or email Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, or call (406) 243-2053.Contact UsFor additional information about our collections or to suggest a keyword or share what you know about this item e-mail us. Please include the Photo Number or Local Identifier in your note to us.copyrightCNE

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