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Item information

Title:
J. E. Dodson's apiary in Green Swamp
Description:
Transcribed from accompanying material: May 2, 1932; Made by C. L. Sams; Apiary; Brunswick County; Apiary of J. E. Dodson near Exum. These bees are well arranged and well kept in tall pine trees in Greene swamp. These bees produce heavy yields of honey but bruin [bears] never gets a taste as Mr. Dodson's bull dog is always on the alert.; Transcribed from back: Another view of Mr. J. E. Dodson's apiary near Exum, NC
Topics:
Entomology
North Carolina History
Subjects:
Agricultural education
Apiaries
Beehives
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Item identifier:
ua023_007-001-bx0002-002-043
Photographer:
Sams, C. L. more info on Sams, C. L. 
Created Date:
Location:
Brunswick County (N.C.)
Green Swamp (Brunswick County and Columbus County, N.C.)
Digital Project:
University Archives Photographs