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(MASSACHUSETTS--GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES EXPO) Album with 110 photographs documenting the Tercentenary Exposition of Governmental Activities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. First showing an overview of the entire exposition, and then highlighting numerous booths representing varying sectors of the state government, from the Department of Public Works with their recently developed "highway testing laboratory;" an expansive setup for the Dept. of Agriculture with displays of fresh produce, and subdivisions in plant pest control and animal husbandry; the Conservation department and Division of Forestry, with interactive exhibits, framed photographs of forest fires, and a miniature step-by-step timeline for farming renewable timber; the Department of Industrial Accidents featuring a large wall of X-ray photographs highlighting broken bones and other workplace casualties; alongside the Departments of Public Health, Education, Mental Diseases, Attorney General, Public Welfare, and the State Treasurer, among a variety of others. Silver prints, the images measuring approximately 8x10 inches (20.3x25.4 cm.), linen backed, each with the photographer's hand stamp on verso. Oblong 4to, blue leatherette; post binding. 1930
