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February 02 – Daughter of miner with pet ground hog. Harlan County, Kentucky.
Daughter of miner with pet ground hog. Dixie Darby Fuel Company, Marne Mine, Lejunior, Harlan County, Kentucky., 09/13/1946. (ARC ID 541297)
Just in time for Groundhog Day, this latest find comes courtesy of Gary H. Stern, Archives Specialist on NARA’s Digital Strategies and Services Staff, who’s too busy creating new archival descriptions to post this himself.
While clearly not as significant as the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the groundhog and its owner are just a bit cuter. Be sure to check out Kristin Davidson’s find too — a set of State Department cables regarding the donation of groundhogs to the Kabul Zoo back in 1974.
What do you think best represents February 2nd? Velvet-bound peace treaty, groundhog diplomacy, or a miner’s daughter and her pet groundhog? Rate your favorite!
Interested in records about groundhogs? Search the National Archives Online Public Access for more.
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Meredith Stewart February 2, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Gary, thanks so much for finding this cute girl and her groundhog!