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A rack of pelts trapped by the “preacher-trapper” Roy Johnson in Philadelphia

A rack of pelts trapped by the “preacher-trapper” in Philadelphia

Roy C. Johnson, who was both a preacher and a trapper, posing in front of a rack of pelts, including fox, coyote, raccoon, mink, and muskrat. Circa 1970. Philadelphia, NY. Courtesy of Dave Johnson.

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