Ralph F. Von Ecker in cow pasture, Manchester, 1957
PhotographerPhotographed by
Frank Lorenzo
American, 1928 - 2000
PhotographerPhotographed by
United Press International
American, founded 1907
Date1957 July 29
MediumPhotography
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 1/4 × 9in. (18.4 × 22.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Tracey Lorenzo Budrejko
DescriptionBlack and white photograph by United Press International (UPI) photographer Frank Lorenzo with typed caption.
Caption: HFP072901-7/29/57-MANCHESTER, CONN.: 17 yr. old Ralph F. Von Ecker, recently elected Star State Farmer of Connecticut, inspects his parched pasture after a light rain fell, 7/29, in Manchester which made no effect on the 17th week of the drought which has done an estimated 10 million dollars worth of damage to the State farmers. UNITED PRESS TELEPHOTO fl
Caption: HFP072901-7/29/57-MANCHESTER, CONN.: 17 yr. old Ralph F. Von Ecker, recently elected Star State Farmer of Connecticut, inspects his parched pasture after a light rain fell, 7/29, in Manchester which made no effect on the 17th week of the drought which has done an estimated 10 million dollars worth of damage to the State farmers. UNITED PRESS TELEPHOTO fl
Object number2023.82.202
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