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pl23_theb4313.jpg

George Hastings observing levels; Smitty Smith holding umbrella; and BillUnger (?) gun-toter

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Description

George Hastings observing levels; Smitty Smith holding umbrella; and BillUnger (?) gun-toter. The umbrella was used to keep the sun off the level bubble on the leveling instrument as that would draw the instrument out of level andmake erroneous readings.

Photographer

Mr. Benton Hickok

Display Date

1934 November

Location

Alabama, Guntersville

Collection

Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey