Walls to keep scanty soil from washing

Item

Title
Walls to keep scanty soil from washing
Photographer
G.R. Swain
Description
Mountainous terrain with large rocks and boulders on the cliff face. Stone wall that cross the mountainside are used to prevent soil erosion from water flow. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Date Span
1900-1935
Object Type
Black and white positive lantern slide
Subject
Mountainscape; Agriculture; Alcantara; Spain
Collection Location
Box 76
Location
Alcantara, Spain
Exact Date
Unknown
High Resolution Available
010_MJ_76_059
Cataloger
Rachel Ellenson
Date Digital File Created
11/24/2015
Digital File ID
TIF
Rights
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