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[McGiffert Log Loader 3]

Description: Photograph of Southern Pine Lumber Company's McGiffert log loader 3 showing crewmen attaching a log to the loader's swinging boom. This loader was primarily used in hardwood logging operations. This is likely in Trinity County, Texas.
Date: 1907
Creator: American Lumberman

[Mill Pond Detailed View]

Description: Photograph of a detailed view of the Southern Pine Lumber Company mill pond with floating pine logs. The building in the background is possibly the Texas South-Eastern Railroad Company office. Also shown are rail cars, including one from the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad.
Date: 1907
Creator: American Lumberman

[Motor Car near Blix]

Description: Photograph of a motor car near the big fill on the Lufkin branch of the Texas South-Eastern Railroad right of way near Blix station, western Angelina County, Texas. TSE general manager W. J. Raef drives the car.
Date: 1907
Creator: American Lumberman

[Red Gum and Water Oak Timber]

Description: Photograph of a red gum tree which will cut 3,000 board feet and large water oak timber, located on the northwest corner of the J. M. Walker league, Trinity County, Texas. A Southern Pine Lumber Company employee stands to give perspective of the size of the red gum tree.
Date: 1907
Creator: American Lumberman

[Saw Filing Room in Sawmill 1]

Description: Photograph of the saw filing room in the Southern Pine Lumber Company sawmill 1, which was also called the yellow pine mill. Each saw tooth was sharpened one at a time. Notice the band saws on the floor and hanging from the ceiling. The saw filer was usually the highest paid worker in the mill other than management.
Date: 1907
Creator: American Lumberman
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