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Listen: The Blues ProgramSmall island full of chickens escaping floodwaters at Belle Glade.
Image Number
MSC5940
Date Note
Photographed on November 3, 1922.
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Collection
Manuscript collection
, M82-41, Box 1, FF16
, M82-41, Box 1, FF16
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Physical Description
1 photoprint - b&w - 3 x 4 in.
General Note
The Everglades Drainage District was established in 1913 (Ch. 6456, 1913 Laws) for the purpose of draining and reclaiming lands located near the Everglades for agricultural and sanitary purposes. To carry out this mandate, a system of canals, drains, levees, dikes, dams, locks and reservoirs were constructed.
Small island full of chickens escaping floodwaters at Belle Glade.
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