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Collecting maple sap on the McGregor Farm in Hammond

Collecting maple sap on the McGregor Farm in Hammond

Gathering sap to make maple syrup on the McGregor Farm. Pictured, from left to right: Edith “Peg” McGregor, Allen McGregor, and Malcolm McGregor. March 1947. Hammond, NY. Photo donated by Jennifer McGregor.

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