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Title:
Beekeeper David F. Merrill with modern hives
Description:
Transcribed from accompanying material: J. W. Goodman, [District Agent], October 20, 1926, Transylvania [County]; Bee Hives: In 1925 modern hives took the place of the old box hives. In 192 the three strands increased to eight, in addition 300 [pounds] of sourwood comb honey was produced which sold for $105.00, David F. Merrill, Penrose, NC, Route 1.
Topics:
Community and Extension
Entomology
North Carolina History
Subjects:
Agricultural education
Bee culture
Beehives
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Item identifier:
ua023_007-001-bx0002-002-011
Photographer:
Goodman, John W. more info on Goodman, John W. 
Created Date:
Location:
Penrose (N.C.)
Digital Project:
University Archives Photographs