Lumberjacks Collection

Female Lumberjacks
Two young women, female lumberjacks, chopping wood with huge axes on a college farm in Finchley, north London, England

Women lumberjacks sawing trees, WW1
Women lumberjacks sawing trees during the First World War. 1914-1918

LUMBERJACKS 1930S
Two lumberjacks set about the daunting task of breaking up a huge felled tree with their axes. Date: 1930s

Woodcutters Cutting up Tree Trunks. Creator: Jan van de Velde II
Woodcutters Cutting up Tree Trunks

Lumbering in New Brunswick - Driving Logs down the Falls of the St. John, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Lumbering in New Brunswick - Driving Logs down the Falls of the St. John, [Canada], 1858. The lumbering business is the leading element of wealth in the province; and the sawmills

Lumbering in New Brunswick - Lumberman's Camp-house, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Lumbering in New Brunswick - Lumberman's Camp-house, [Canada], 1858. The lumbering business is the leading element of wealth in the province; and the sawmills

Lumbering in New Brunswick - Lumbermen at Work in the Forest, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Lumbering in New Brunswick - Lumbermen at Work in the Forest, [Canada], 1858. The lumbering business is the leading element of wealth in the province; and the sawmills

Boxwood Forest on the Shores of the Black Sea, 1858. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith
Boxwood Forest on the Shores of the Black Sea, 1858. Our Illustration represents one of the numerous boxwood forests on the shore of the Black Sea, in the province of Anatolia, Turkey in Asia

La Bucheronne, 1874. Creator: Félicien Rops
La Bucheronne, 1874

The Malllejan, 1848-1888. Creator: Anton Mauve
The Malllejan, 1848-1888

The Loggers, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
The Loggers, between 1880 and 1899

Logging, cutting lengths, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Logging, cutting lengths, between 1880 and 1899

Logging, felling the tree, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Logging, felling the tree, between 1880 and 1899

Logging a big load, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Logging a big load, between 1880 and 1899

Tree clearance JLP01_08_059352a
Stafford, Staffordshire. Two men felling trees on a piece of land destined to become part of Section A of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6)

Lumberjacks Washington State USA early 1900s

Lumber Yard Washington USA early 1900s

Shipping lumber Washington USA early 1900s

Lumber Mill Washington USA early 1900s

Hauling logs Kettle River Landing Minnesota USA early 1900s

Australia Tree Felling Victorian period

Woodcutter and his dog Victorian period

Two woodcutters fighting with axes (colour litho)
2779679 Two woodcutters fighting with axes (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two woodcutters fighting with axes. Un duel a la hache)

Possibly: Five Idaho farmers, members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op... Gem County, Idaho, 1939
[Untitled, possibly related to: Five Idaho farmers, members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op, in the woods standing against a load of logs ready to go down to their mill about three miles away

Charlie Carlock, aged thirty-six, the spokesman for the group... Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Charlie Carlock, aged thirty-six, the spokesman for the group who form the co-operative. He is a descendant of the early Squaw Creek Valley settlers. Ola self-help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho

One of thirty-six members of Ola self-help sawmill cooperation, Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
One of thirty-six members of Ola self-help sawmill cooperation. Gem County, Idaho

Possibly: One of the thirty-six members, Ola self-help sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: One of the thirty-six members. Ola self-help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho. ]

The sawmill, Ola self-help sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The sawmill. Ola self-help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho

Five members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Five members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho

The sawmill in operation... Ola self-help sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The sawmill in operation. It was built by the farmer members of the Ola self-help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho

Members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op snaking a fir log down... Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op snaking a fir log down to the truck. Gem County, Idaho

Men working in mill, Ola self-help sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Men working in mill. Ola self-help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho. Man in rear center in black hat is FSA (Farm Security Administration) county supervisor

Member of the Ola self-help sawmill co-op working in the woods... Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Member of the Ola self-help sawmill co-op working in the woods, rolling log to truck with peavey, a hooked and spiked stick used as a lever. Gem County, Idaho

Member of the co-op in the woods, Ola self help cooperative sawmill, Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Member of the co-op in the woods. Ola self help cooperative sawmill. Gem County, Idaho

One of the thirty-six members of the Ola self-help sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
One of the thirty-six members of the Ola self-help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho

Members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op rolling white fir log... Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op rolling white fir log to lumber truck with peavies. Hooked and spiked sticks used as levers. Gem County, Idaho

The sawmill carriage and log turner... Ola self-help sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The sawmill carriage and log turner were made by these farmers. Ola self-help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho

Possibly: The sawmill in operation, Ola self-help sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: The sawmill in operation. It was built by the farmer members of the Ola self-help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho]

Possibly: Men working in mill, Ola self-help sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Men working in mill. Ola self-help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho. Man in rear center in black hat is FSA (Farm Security Administration) county supervisor]

Possibly: Member of the co-op in the woods, Ola self help cooperative... Gem County, Idaho, 1939
[Untitled, possibly related to: Member of the co-op in the woods. Ola self help cooperative sawmill. Gem County, Idaho]

Five Idaho farmers, members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op... Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Five Idaho farmers, members of Ola self-help sawmill co-op, in the woods standing against a load of logs ready to go down to their mill about three miles away. Gem County, Idaho

Miniature Lumber Camp, c. 1937. Creator: Alfonso Moreno
Miniature Lumber Camp, c. 1937

Le bucheron, possibly 1857, printed 1982. Creator: Charles Negre
Le bucheron, possibly 1857, printed 1982. [The lumberjack]. Photogravure, from the portfolio " Charles Negre: treize heliogravures", 1854-1857

Peavy, 1938. Creator: Max Fernekes
Peavy, 1938

Lumberjacks Sawing a Log, 1939. Creator: Frank Eiseman
Lumberjacks Sawing a Log, 1939

Log Marker, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Samuel Faigin
Log Marker, 1935/1942

Tree cutters in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia (photo)
5996753 Tree cutters in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia (photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tree cutters in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia)

Opening up the Far West (engraving)
1038805 Opening up the Far West (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening up the Far West)

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"Breaking Barriers: The Trailblazing Female Lumberjacks of the Early 1900s" In a time when gender roles were strictly defined, these fearless women shattered expectations and carved their own path as lumberjacks. With saws in hand, they fearlessly tackled towering trees, leaving an indelible mark on history. During World War I, while men fought on the frontlines, women stepped up to fill vital roles back home. Women lumberjacks emerged as unsung heroes, skillfully sawing through trees to provide much-needed timber for various industries. The 1930s witnessed a surge in the number of female lumberjacks across Washington State in the USA. These resilient women braved harsh weather conditions and grueling workdays at lumber yards and mills. Their unwavering determination fueled their success amidst a male-dominated industry. From shipping lumber to hauling logs at Kettle River Landing in Minnesota USA during this era, these trailblazers showcased their strength and resilience with every swing of their axes. They defied societal norms by proving that physical labor knew no gender boundaries. Across oceans, even during Australia's Victorian period, courageous woodcutters worked alongside their loyal canine companions to fell towering trees. These skilled individuals demonstrated remarkable precision and expertise as they transformed forests into valuable resources. Back in Washington State USA during the early 1900s, bustling lumber yards became a common sight where both men and women tirelessly sorted and stacked timber for distribution. Together with their male counterparts, female lumberjacks played an integral role in meeting the growing demand for wood products nationwide. Their legacy lives on today as we admire these pioneering women who challenged stereotypes and paved the way for future generations of empowered females within traditionally male-dominated fields. Their dedication reminds us that strength knows no gender – it is found within those who dare to defy expectations and pursue their passions against all odds.