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Simpson Family Fonds

Man in front of logging truck S. M. Simpson, Ltd.

Description

Note attached to photo reads:1930's Dodge loaded with mixed load Fir&Ponderosa pine in Okanagan. The proud contractor/hauler is thought to be Cecil Metcalf.Note on back of photo:First load of logs to start new mill - 1931.

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