>>What I seek is personal stories and as well, personal photographs from the period.  I know they are out there, waiting to be gathered together and collated for the pleasure of generations to come.>>

Hello Peter,

Will you accept clear internet photos?
Here is one I recently posted to Historical
Honeybee Articles with the New Yorker, 
William LaMar Coggshall and son. 
Evidence in the photo suggest its
a 'spring hive check'.   ;)

Tompkins County was home to renowned beekeeper

Written by
Donna Eschenbrenner
Guest columnist
Oct 26, 2012 

Source:
http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20121026/NEWS01/310260039/Then-Now-Tompk\
ins-County-home-renowned-beekeeper?odyssey=nav%7Chead

Best Wishes,
Joe Waggle
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/HistoricalHoneybeeArticles/

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