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“Preacher-trapper” Roy Johnson with muskrat pelts in Philadelphia

“Preacher-trapper” Roy Johnson with muskrat pelts in Philadelphia

A large wall of muskrat pelts trapped by Roy Johnson. Johnson was known as the “preacher-trapper” because he worked as both. Circa 1979. Philadelphia, NY. Courtesy of Dave Johnson.

Listen to Dave Johnson on his father’s trapping in the audio clip. 

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