[Harvard Forest Films] Reel 9

Date1928 – 1933

AbstractIntertitle: “Petersham Views Southern End of the Barre Woods” A shot of a man pointing at a sign that reads “Harvard Forest Boundary”. A few shots of a road through the woods. Intertitle: “Connor’s Pond and Dam in the Barre Woods.” A few shots of Connor’s Pond, including a small waterfall. Intertitle: “East Branch of Swift River at Burn’s Bridge.” A few shots of a small, icy river through the forest and a bridge. A few shots of a large group of people walking through the woods and sitting along the bank of the river. Intertitles: “Views of Old Growth Forest Pisgah Mountain, Winchester, N.H.” “Entrance to the Harvard Forest. 20 acre Tract.” A few shots of a man reading a notice sign. Various intertitles about different kinds of trees and forest types intercut with shots of men inspecting trees. A few intertitles about seed beds intercut with workers at the Harvard Forest Nursery threading and planting seed beds as well as transplanting four year old stock. Footage of workers establishing a plantation on an abandoned farm intercut with intertitles, including workers planting trees with the Harvard Forest planting tool and basket. Footage of men inspecting trees intercut with subtitles. Donor Notes: “Connor Pond + Barre Woods Al Cline Field Day at Swift R. Pisgah Slab City X Principal Second Growth Forests HF Nursery Bert Upham Various Plantations Douglas Fir w/ Pat Herr”