Description
This collection contains 17 black and white photographs taken between the years 1908 and 1916 of rice fields, agricultural
equipment, and irrigation procedures, primarily in Yolo County, California. Several photographs feature Fair Ranch, located
in Knight's Landing. Other rice fields in Yolo County are also pictured. The construction of Natoma's Levee on the Sacramento
River is shown and an unidentified pumping plant. In addition to irrigation, rice threshing and field plowing are depicted.
Photographs of tractors and other agricultural equipment, including the "Austen Ditcher," are also included in the collection.
The photographers are unknown.
Extent
17 photographic prints; black and white, 9 x 30 cm. or smaller
19 digital objects
Restrictions
Materials in this collection may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction
of some materials may be restricted by terms of University of California gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions,
privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond
that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be
commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Availability
Collection is available for use.