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Moving Oxen

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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  
Resource Type
Still image
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
Resource Identifier
mch0386
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Descriptive Information

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  
Resource TypeStill image
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 Statement
Resource Identifiermch0386
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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