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Very large old stump of swamp gum

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Item information

Title:
Very large old stump of swamp gum
Description:
Man in photograph may be one of Wells' two assistants: Joseph P. McMenamin or William A. Edmonson
Topics:
Botany
Forestry
Subjects:
Wetlands
Original Format:
Black and white lantern slide
Extent:
3.25 x 4 in.
Item identifier:
0021227
Photographer:
Wells, B. W. (Bertram Whittier), 1884-1978 more info on Wells, B. W. (Bertram Whittier), 1884-1978 
Created Date:
circa to
Location:
Holly Shelter Creek (N.C.)
Digital Project:
B. W. Wells