Thirteen Tenth Mountain Division soldiers learn how to pack a mule to transport army gear during "mule school" at Camp Hale, Colorado. The image provides a clear view of the mule's harness and pack saddle. The men are wearing blue denim shirts and green pants; some are wearing green jackets; one is wearing high leather boots. The mule barn is in the background.
Date
[1943-1944]
Notes
For physical location, see Slide Collection Notebook, volume 2 (2.10.15C); Formerly TMD-852.; The scanned image is made from the 10th Mountain Division Resource Center's Ektachrome copy of the original Kodachrome slide.; Title from the photographer's caption list.; R7002005218
Description
1 photoprint ; 20 x 28 cm. (8 x 11 in.); 1 phototransparency : Ektachrome slide ; 35mm.
Is Part Of
10th Mountain Division Resource Center Collection.; 10th Mountain Division Resource Center Slide Collection.
Subject
Camp Hale (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Military training--1940-1950.; Mules--Colorado--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
