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Title
"Deeper than average" leaf mulch test plot being mowed by a rotary mower at the Toro Research Center, in Minnesota, in 1954
Creator
Watson, James, 1920-2013
Date
1954-11-10
Collection
Dr. James R. Watson, Jr. Image Archive
Description
Raised view of a "deeper than average" leaf cover research plot being mowed by an operator pushing a rotary mower, angled up, the Toro Research Center in Minnesota, in 1954, as part of a leaf mulch study. Plot has containment sideboards due to the heavy leaf cover. Other plots, without boards or visible leaf cover, beyond as well as a fence around the plot area. Gas can in foreground.
Title
48 Log Men Posing in Thunder Bay River
Date
1880~
Collection
Making of Modern Michigan
Description
Note the rapids to the left and small work boat on the right.
Title
A 7 gang Toro Roughmaster mower with noisy, studded steel wheels, 1954
Creator
Watson, James, 1920-2013
Date
1954-04
Collection
Dr. James R. Watson, Jr. Image Archive
Description
Image of a 7 gang Toro Roughmaster mower rig with studded steel wheels at the Philadelphia Country Club.
Title
A Big Day at Alden, Michigan
Date
1910~
Collection
Making of Modern Michigan
Description
Black and white postcard of Alden Dock, probably during Regatta, 1910~
Title
A Bunch of Bathers Alden, Michigan
Date
1900~
Collection
Making of Modern Michigan
Description
Black and white postcard of five young males, identified as Walter and Will Rossiter, Frank Armstrong, Charlie Coy and Robert Foster, swimming in Torch Lake at Alden, Michigan, ca. 1900. In the background are piles of logs in the water, downtown stores including Coy Mercantile, and a trail of smoke in the air that may have followed the train going through town.
Title
A Jacklin seed production field in Washington of Merion Kentucky bluegrass, 1954
Creator
Watson, James, 1920-2013
Date
1954-09
Collection
Dr. James R. Watson, Jr. Image Archive
Title
A committee examines a deck mower attached to a tractor at the Memphis Municipal Airport, 1955
Creator
Watson, James, 1920-2013
Date
1955-05-20
Collection
Dr. James R. Watson, Jr. Image Archive
Description
A committee of men ("Product Committee") examine a PTO deck mower attached to a tractor at the Memphis Municipal Airport in 1955. Red airport car in background. Open space with treeline far beyond.
Title
A cozy cottage, Alden, Mich.
Date
1910~
Collection
Making of Modern Michigan
Description
Black and white postcard of back of Edna Park Angell's Alden home, Alden, Michigan, before 1910, per back of card.
Title
A group of men in a circle viewing turf on the inside track at Santa Anita Park racetrack, California, 1953, with the dirt track and the grandstand in the background, during a field day event
Creator
Watson, James, 1920-2013
Date
1953-10-13
Collection
Dr. James R. Watson, Jr. Image Archive
Description
View from the middle endzone seats of an empty Rose Bowl stadium, with field markings for American football. Field well worn.
Title
A large tee looking towards a green at the Indian Creek Country Club, Florida, 1953, with O. J. Noer viewing the puffy Tifton 57 surface
Creator
Watson, James, 1920-2013
Date
1953-04-17
Collection
Dr. James R. Watson, Jr. Image Archive
Description
View from real of a 'runway tee' at the Indian Creek Country Club, in Miami Beach Florida in 1953, with O. J. Noer examining or photographing the puffy Tifton 57 surface.
Title
A lawn and ornamental gardens at the Biltmore Hotel in Atlanta, 1955
Creator
Watson, James, 1920-2013
Date
1955-04-04
Collection
Dr. James R. Watson, Jr. Image Archive
Description
A view of a lawn area within an ornamental garden, with trees, at the Biltmore Hotel, in Atlanta, in 1955. Tulips and hedges predominate, with a building beyond and porch to the right side. Tiled walkway in foreground.
Title
A massive golf green surface at the Peachtree Golf Club, Georgia, in 1955
Creator
Watson, James, 1920-2013
Date
1955-04-14
Collection
Dr. James R. Watson, Jr. Image Archive
Description
View of 3 men standing on a massive green surface ("17,000 s ft.") of ryegrass and bermuda at the Peachtree Golf Club in Georgia, 1955. Surrounds in foreground and background, as well as trees and a bench in the background. Green contours and mowing patterns show clearly, but no flagstick.
Title
Aebelskiver pan
Date
18xx/19xx
Collection
Feeding America: the Historic American Cookbook Project Museum Objects
Title
Aerial map Alden and environs
Date
1910~
Collection
Making of Modern Michigan
Description
Black and white postcard of map of Alden, Michigan and environs, c. 1910.
Title
Aerification holes and plug windrows following coring operation using a Greensaire Special at the Northmoor Country Club, Illinois, 1955
Creator
Watson, James, 1920-2013
Date
1955-09
Collection
Dr. James R. Watson, Jr. Image Archive
Description
Looking down on an aerified turf, showing coring holes and windrows of plugs pulled out of the surface. Work performed by a Greensaire Special, Northshore Country Club, Illinois, 1955.
Title
Alden & Coy Mountain
Date
1900~
Collection
Making of Modern Michigan
Description
Coy Mountain and Alden, Michigan ca. 1900
Title
Alden Depot
Date
1915~
Collection
Making of Modern Michigan
Description
Black and white postcard of Depot, including large porch on north side of building, Alden, Michigan, ca. 1915. Photo taken from northern track side.
Title
Alden Depot southbound train
Date
1910~
Collection
Making of Modern Michigan
Description
Black and white postcard of southbound steam locomotive arriving at depot, Alden, Michigan, ca. 1910
Title
Alden Depot winter scene
Date
1910~
Collection
Making of Modern Michigan
Description
Black and white postcard of train with two steam engines in front of Alden Depot in snow, Alden, Michigan, ca. 1910
Title
Alden Depot with autos
Date
1935~
Collection
Making of Modern Michigan
Description
Black and white postcard of depot, Alden, Michigan, ca. 1935, with automobiles parked near it.

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