Lumbering Collection

Six Horned Uintathere
1192307 Six Horned Uintathere by Knight, Charles Robert (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Animals of North America published by National Geographic Society published 1960)

Five members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Five members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho

Members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op snaking a fir log down... Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op snaking a fir log down to the truck. Gem County, Idaho

Member of the Ola self-help sawmill co-op working in the woods... Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Member of the Ola self-help sawmill co-op working in the woods, rolling log to truck with peavey, a hooked and spiked stick used as a lever. Gem County, Idaho

Members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op rolling white fir log... Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op rolling white fir log to lumber truck with peavies. Hooked and spiked sticks used as levers. Gem County, Idaho

Possibly: Member of the co-op in the woods, Ola self help cooperative... Gem County, Idaho, 1939
[Untitled, possibly related to: Member of the co-op in the woods. Ola self help cooperative sawmill. Gem County, Idaho]

Five Idaho farmers, members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op... Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Five Idaho farmers, members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op, in the woods standing against a load of logs ready to go down to their mill about three miles away. Gem County, Idaho

Colonial and Indian Exhibition, Lumbering in Canada (engraving)
1624659 Colonial and Indian Exhibition, Lumbering in Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonial and Indian Exhibition, Lumbering in Canada)

Lumbering in New Brunswick (engraving)
1619265 Lumbering in New Brunswick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lumbering in New Brunswick)

The Disturbances on the Congo, Life at an Up-River Station (litho)
1047563 The Disturbances on the Congo, Life at an Up-River Station (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Disturbances on the Congo)

"Lumbering"in California (engraving)
1044815 " Lumbering" in California (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Lumbering" in California)

Lumbering scene, North America (colour litho)
1094826 Lumbering scene, North America (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lumbering scene, North America)

Our Artist in the United States, V, the Timber Trade (engraving)
1053898 Our Artist in the United States, V, the Timber Trade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artist in the United States, V, the Timber Trade)

Lumbering in New Brunswick, Lumbermen at Work in the Forest (engraving)
1619264 Lumbering in New Brunswick, Lumbermen at Work in the Forest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lumbering in New Brunswick)

Lumbering, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Unknown
Lumbering, 1935/1942

GERMAN TIMBER INDUSTRY
A lumbering team make their way back from the Black Forest, Germany, the horses pulling a heavy cart full of timber. Date: 1930s

LADY LUMBERJACKS, 1942. Norma Webber, Barbara Webber, and Mildred Soball (left to right) using pick poles to pull logs into a mill slip in Concord, New Hampshire. Photograph, 1942

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) splashes through water in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA
Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) splashes through water breaking over the beach of the Arctic Ocean in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge near Kaktovik; Alaska, United States of America

Lumbering Winter 1871 Winslow Homer American
Lumbering in Winter, 1871. Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910). Wood engraving

Farman NC 222 - 36 of these lumbering night bombers entered service with the French Air Force in 1937 Three were lost during the Spring 1940 German offensive

A Settlers Shanty, , Lumbering, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Arrival of supply train at Lumber Depot, LUMBERING, CANADA, NINETEENTH CENTURY ENGRAVING

A SAWMILL IN THE BACKWOODS. Forestry, lumbermill, lumbermills, mill, mills, natural resource, natural resources, resource, resources, LUMBERING, CANADA, NINETEENTH CENTURY ENGRAVING

Lumbermen at Work, the Drive, Lumbering, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

The Rollway, Lumbering, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Dam on Tuque Creek, Lumbering, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Chopping and Sawing, Lumbering, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Mass in a Lumber Shanty, Lumbering, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Snubbing, Lumbering, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Marking Logs at Skidway, Lumbering, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

A Jobbers Shanty, Lumbering, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Lumbering, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Lumbering on the Upper Ottawa, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Lumbering in New Brunswick, Lumbermen at Work in the Forest

Lumbering in New Brunswick, Lumbermans Camp House, 1858

MINNESOTA: LOGGING, 1870. Lumberjacks unloading logs from a sled, in Minnesota. Wood engraving, American, 1870

MINNESOTA: LOGGING, 1870. A loggers camp in Minnesota. Wood engraving, American, 1870

MINNESOTA: LOGGING, 1870. Lumberjacks clearing a log jam, on a river in Minnesota. Wood engraving, American, 1870

MINNESOTA: LOGGING, 1870. Lumberjacks sawing a felled tree into logs, in a Minnesota forest. Wood engraving, American, 1870

LUMBERING, 1883. Lumbering Sketches on the Upper Delaware. Engraving, American, 1883

LUMBERING, 1887. A Lumber Raft. Engraving after a drawing by J. Macdonald, 1887

LUMBERING: LOG JAM, c1865. Lumberjacks breaking a log jam on a river. Photograph by Benjamin Franklin Upton, c1865

MINNESOTA: LUMBERJACKS. Lumberjacks in the Pineries in Minnesota. Photograph by M. Nowack, c1875

MINNESOTA: LUMBERING, 1884. A log jam on the St. Croix River at Taylor Falls, Minnesota. Photograph, 1884

MINNESOTA: LUMBER CAMP. The kitchen of a Bovey and DeLaittre lumber camp in Minnesota. Photograph, c1900

WISCONSIN: LOGGING, 1886. Loggers near Zeda, Jackson County, in central Wisconsin, 1886

COLORADO: LUMBERING, c1900. Donkeys being used as pack trains with large planks of lumber strapped to their sides, Colorado. Photograph, c1900

A lumber team at work around Throwley Church in Kent. 1937

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In the heart of Gem County, Idaho in 1939, a group of determined individuals came together to form the Ola self-help sawmill co-op. Five members, captured by the lens of Dorothea Lange, stand proudly as they embark on their lumbering journey. With sleeves rolled up and determination etched on their faces, these hardworking men navigate the rugged terrain of Gem County's woods. One member is seen snaking a massive fir log down a treacherous slope, showcasing their strength and skill. Another diligently works amidst towering trees, his axe swinging with precision as he carves out timber for future use. The camaraderie within this cooperative is evident as they roll a white fir log together - united in purpose and shared goals. Each member contributes their expertise to ensure success in this laborious task. Their dedication to one another and their craft is palpable. As we delve deeper into history, we witness similar scenes from different corners of the world. From Canada to California, it has been an integral part of communities' livelihoods for centuries. Engravings depict colonial exhibitions highlighting Canada's rich timber trade while lithographs transport us to up-river stations in Congo where life revolves around logging activities. Lumbering knows no boundaries; it connects people across continents through its universal language of hard work and resourcefulness. In North America alone, vibrant color lithographs capture bustling lumbering scenes that showcase both man's triumph over nature and our reliance on its abundant resources. These images serve not only as visual records but also remind us of our interconnectedness with nature throughout history. Lumbering has shaped societies and economies alike - providing shelter for families and fueling progress. Today, let us pay homage to those who have dedicated themselves to this age-old craft - like the five farmers turned lumbermen from Ola self-help sawmill co-op who carved out their place among Gem County's vast forests.