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The Library of Congress "syrupping off" days 1940 I claim no rights other than colorizing this image if you wish to use let me know and always give due credit to The Library of Congress I have no commercial gain in publishing this image. Title In the early fall many of the children remain away from school on "syrupping off" days. Sorghum syrup is boiled down from the cane sap by one of the men from the neighborhood who does this work for different members of the communities, taking a share of the syrup for his labor. On the highway between Campton and Jackson, Kentucky Contributor Names Wolcott, Marion Post, 1910-1990, photographer Created / Published 1940 Sept. Subject Headings - United States--Kentucky Headings Safety film negatives. Rights Advisory No known restrictions.