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Descriptive Information

Title
Moving Oxen  
Coverage-Year
1908/1940
Description
A sketch of a man whipping six oxen in front of a plow in the field.  
Interpretation
This image is from Prairie Farmer, formerly Illinois Farmer, which was the most popular publication for farmers throughout the early 1900s. Many farmers read their copies cover to cover, as the publication tapped into their interests and lobbied on behalf of their needs.  
Lesson Plans / Themes
How We Learn About Communities  
Learning Standards
  • 18 Social Systems  
  • 15 Economics  
  • 13 Science, Technology and Society  
  • 16 History  
Author or Creator
  • Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-  
  • McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
Other Contributors
  • Koos, Greg, 1949-  
  • Hartzold, Susan  
Source
Just Corn: The Amaizing Story' exhibit, museum archives  
Subject / Keywords
  • Farming  
  • Farmers  
  • Ox teams  
  • Sketches  
  • Prairies  
  • Cattle  
  • Whips  
Collection Publisher
McLean County Museum of History
Rights Management Statement
Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
mch0386  
Date Created
6-3-02
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
TitleMoving Oxen  
Coverage-Year1908/1940
DescriptionA sketch of a man whipping six oxen in front of a plow in the field.  
InterpretationThis image is from Prairie Farmer, formerly Illinois Farmer, which was the most popular publication for farmers throughout the early 1900s. Many farmers read their copies cover to cover, as the publication tapped into their interests and lobbied on behalf of their needs.  
Lesson Plans / ThemesHow We Learn About Communities  
Learning Standards
  • 18 Social Systems  
  • 15 Economics  
  • 13 Science, Technology and Society  
  • 16 History  
Author or Creator
  • Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-  
  • McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
Other Contributors
  • Koos, Greg, 1949-  
  • Hartzold, Susan  
SourceJust Corn: The Amaizing Story' exhibit, museum archives  
Subject / Keywords
  • Farming  
  • Farmers  
  • Ox teams  
  • Sketches  
  • Prairies  
  • Cattle  
  • Whips  
Collection PublisherMcLean County Museum of History
Rights Management StatementCopyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifiermch0386  
Date Created6-3-02
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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